Egazil 0.2 mg Prolonged-Release Hyoscyamine Sulphate Tablet
1. What Egazil is and what egazil used for
Egazil contains the active substance hyoscyamine sulfate. Hyoscyamine sulfate inhibits acetylcholine, which transmits impulses in certain nerves in, among other things, the gastrointestinal tract.
This reduces normal and abnormal mobility (such as cramps) in the gastrointestinal tract muscles.
Egazil is used for cramping and abdominal pain in the gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts.
2. What You Need To Know Before Using Egazil
Do Not Use If:
- You have prostate enlargement with difficulty holding your urine
- You have narrowing of the lower abdomen
- You are allergic to hyoscyamine sulfate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings And Cautions
Egazil can slow the emptying of the contents of the stomach and intestines. Careful oral hygiene is important to counteract the effects of reduced saliva production.
A dry mouth can lead to the risk of tooth and oral mucosal damage with prolonged use.
Other Medicines And Egazil
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines, as the treatment effect may be affected if Egazil is taken with certain other medicines.
The effect of Egazil is increased by the concomitant use of certain drugs against:
- Parkinson’s disease (amantadine, levodopa )
- Allergic reactions ( antihistamines )
- Sleep disorders and depression (phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants )
The effect of Egazil is reduced with the concomitant use of metoclopramide (for nausea and vomiting).
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
There is limited experience of use during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
Egazil passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.
Driving And Using Machines
Egazil may affect your eyesight, which may cause you to have difficulty driving. You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.
One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections.
Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
3. How To Use Egazil
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
- Your doctor will decide on a dose to suit you.
- The recommended dose for adults is 2-3 tablets twice daily, sometimes 3 times daily.
- Egazil is a form of preparation that gives an even effect throughout the day. It must not be chewed or shared but swallowed whole with at least ½ glass of liquid. The prolonged-release tablet is built around a shell completely insoluble in the stomach. Sometimes the tablet’s shell may come out with the stool, but the active substance has already been absorbed into the body.
If You Use More Egazil Than You Should
If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.
If You Forget To Take Egazil
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
4. Possible Egazil Side Effects
This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.
Common ( may affect up to 1 in 10 people ) :
- Reduced saliva production with a dry mouth
- Reduced tear production
- Constipation
- Visual disturbances in the form of blur and difficulty focusing the gaze
- Difficulty emptying the bladder
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) :
- Hives and other allergic skin reactions
- Disorders of the heart rhythm
- Slowed emptying of stomach contents and intestine
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Nightmares
Elderly patients may be more susceptible to developing psychological side effects.
5. How To Store Egazil
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substance is hyoscyamine sulfate. 1 tablet contains 0.2 mg hyoscyamine sulfate.
- The other ingredients are mannitol, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl chloride, ethylcellulose, and hydroxypropyl cellulose.
Other ingredients are included to give the prolonged-release tablet the right properties so it can be manufactured.
What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack
- White, round, biconvex tablet with a diameter of 7 mm.
- Plastic jar with 250 tablets.
- Pressure pack with 100 tablets.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
ReciPharm Stockholm AB, Jordbro.