What are the ingredients in Donnatal?

What are the ingredients in Donnatal?

Donnatal is a combination of one barbiturate medication (phenobarbital) and three anticholinergic medications called belladonna alkaloids (hyoscyamine, atropine, and scopolamine). Barbiturates, such as phenobarbital, cause changes in the brain that produce mild sedation (calming effect).

What is Donnatal elixir?

Donnatal (belladonna alkaloids, phenobarbital) is a combination of an anticholinergic/antispasmodic drug and a barbiturate sedative used to treat abdominal pain, bloating and cramps in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Do they still make Donnatal elixir?

Donnatal is manufactured for Concordia Pharmaceuticals by IriSys, LLC. It is available as tablets and 5 mL elixir.

What are the ingredients in phenobarbital?

Each mL of clear red liquid contains 5 mg of phenobarbital USP. Nonmedicinal ingredients: alcohol, anise oil, FD&C Red No. 2, glycerin, methyl paraben, natural and artificial flavour (lemon and orange), propyl paraben, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium cyclamate, and sucrose.

What is the generic for Donnatal?

The generic version of Donnatal is phenobarbital-hyoscyamine-atropine-scopolamine (phenobarb-hyoscy-atropine-scop).

What color is Donnatal liquid?

Donnatal® Elixir – Grape is a purple colored, grape flavored liquid.

What is the difference between pentobarbital and phenobarbital?

Pentobarbital is often subject to comparison with phenobarbital, another barbiturate, in the use of refractory status epilepticus. Studies have found that pentobarbital is superior in that it has faster brain penetration and a shorter half-life, making it the treatment of choice.

What medications contain phenobarbital?

Product(s) containing phenobarbital:

• phenobarbital systemic.
• aminophylline/ephedrine/guaifenesin/phenobarbital systemic.
• aminophylline/ephedrine/phenobarbital/potassium iodide systemic.
• atropine/hyoscyamine/phenobarbital/scopolamine systemic.
• atropine/phenobarbital systemic.
• belladonna/ergotamine/phenobarbital systemic.

What medication is similar to Donnatal?

Levsin (hyoscyamine) and Donnatal (belladonna alkaloids, phenobarbital) are used to treat different stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome.

What is generic for Donnatal?

Donnatal is made up of belladonna alkaloids ( atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine) and phenobarbital. Donnatal is a combination medicine used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers in the intestine. Donnatal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the generic name for Donnatal?

Donnatal. GENERIC NAME(S): Phenobarb-Hyoscy-Atropine-Scop. OTHER NAME(S): Donnatal Tablet

Is Donnatal a controlled substance?

Donnatal, although containing phenobarbital, is exempt from the Controlled Substances Act due to the belladonna alkaloids present in the formulation. ^ a b c Donnatal Tablets Package Insert.

What is Donnatal used to treat?

The belladonna alkaloids included in this medication include atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine. The combination of belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers in the intestine. Donnatal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.