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Belladonna alkaloids/ ergotamine/ phenobarbital

Generic name: belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital [ bell-a-DON-a/er-GOT-a-meen/fee-noe-BAR-bih-tal ]
Brand name: Examples include Bellamine S and Bellaspas

Belladonna alkaloids/ ergotamine/ phenobarbital is used for:

Treating menopausal symptoms (eg, hot flashes, sweating, restlessness, trouble sleeping), certain heart problems (eg, fast or irregular heartbeat), certain stomach problems (eg, nervous stomach), and recurring, throbbing headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital is an anticholinergic, barbiturate, and ergot combination. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the nervous system.

Do NOT use belladonna alkaloids/ ergotamine/ phenobarbital if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using belladonna alkaloids/ ergotamine/ phenobarbital:

Some medical conditions may interact with belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use belladonna alkaloids/ ergotamine/ phenobarbital:

Use belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital.

Important safety information:

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor or pharmacist.

Some people who use belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include anxiety, nausea, sleeplessness, body aches, seizures, and delirium.

Possible side effects of belladonna alkaloids/ ergotamine/ phenobarbital:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Bloated feeling; clumsiness; constipation; decreased sweating; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excessive daytime drowsiness ("hangover effect"); feeling of a whirling motion; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; tired feeling; trouble sleeping.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; blue color of the fingers or toes; chest pain or tightness; cold or pale fingers or toes; confusion; diarrhea; difficulty focusing eyes; disorientation; exaggerated feeling of well-being; excitement; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; leg cramps or weakness; loss of coordination; loss of taste; memory loss; mental or mood changes; muscle pain; numbness or tingling of the hands, feet, or skin; pounding in the chest; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe headache; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; trouble urinating; unusual weakness; very slow breathing; vision changes; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include change in size of pupil; deep sleep; hot, dry skin; loss of consciousness; severe dry mouth; severe or persistent headache or nausea; slowed or fast breathing; trouble swallowing; vomiting.

Proper storage of belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital:

Store belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about belladonna alkaloids/ergotamine/phenobarbital. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: June 3, 2015

Further information

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