Note: This document contains side effect information about propantheline. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Pro-Banthine.
Applies to propantheline: oral tablet.
Warning
You should not take this medicine if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a bladder obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis, or toxic megacolon.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using propantheline (the active ingredient contained in Pro-Banthine) and call your doctor at once if you have:
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diarrhea;
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fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest;
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eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights;
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painful or difficult urination; or
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little or no urination.
Common side effects may include:
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dry mouth, nose, or throat;
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blurred vision;
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constipation;
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headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
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confusion or feeling nervous;
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decreased sweating;
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nausea, vomiting, bloating;
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decreased sense of taste;
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impotence, sexual problems; or
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sleep problems (insomnia).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to propantheline: compounding powder, oral tablet.
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Bloatedness, constipation, decreased salivary secretions, dry mouth/xerostomia, nausea, swallowing difficulty, vomiting[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Accommodation loss, blurred vision, cycloplegia, increased intraocular pressure, increased ocular tension, light sensitivity, mydriasis, pupil dilation[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Allergic dermatitis, anhidrosis/decreased sweating, dry skin, other dermal manifestations, ashes, urticaria[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: arrhythmias, Bradycardia, flushing, heat stroke, palpitations, tachycardia[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of taste[Ref]
Genitourinary
Frequency not reported: Impotence, suppressed lactation, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Insomnia, mental confusion, nervousness[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Difficulty in talking, reduced bronchial secretions[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Anaphylaxis[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Thirst[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Weakness[Ref]
