Phenohytro is made up of belladonna alkaloids (atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine) and phenobarbital.
Phenohytro is a combination medicine used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers in the intestine.
Phenohytro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.
a muscle disorder called myasthenia gravis.
Phenohytro may harm an unborn baby, but the benefit of treating your condition with this medicine may outweigh any risk. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant.
This medicine can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. This medicine can slow breast milk production.
Do not give this medication to a child without the advice of a doctor.
How should I take Phenohytro?
This medicine contains phenobarbital, a barbiturate that may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Phenohytro.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, blurred vision, hot or dry skin, trouble swallowing, and feeling excited or agitated.
What should I avoid while taking Phenohytro?
Phenohytro may cause drowsiness or blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. This medicine can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.
Side effects such as drowsiness, agitation, nervousness, and excitement may be likely to occur in older adults.
What other drugs will affect Phenohytro?
Using Phenohytro with other drugs that slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
If you take an antacid, take it at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after you take Phenohytro.
a blood thinner (such as warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Phenohytro, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.