Indications for DONNATAL ELIXIR:
Adjunct in irritable bowel syndrome, enterocolitis, duodenal ulcer.
Adult Dose for DONNATAL ELIXIR:
5–10mL 3–4 times daily.
Children's Dose for DONNATAL ELIXIR:
<10lb (4.5kg): not recommended. 10lb (4.5kg): Initially 0.5mL every 4 hours or 0.75mL every 6 hours. 20lb (9.1kg): 1mL every 4 hours or 1.5mL every 6 hours. 30lb (13.6kg): 1.5mL every 4 hours or 2mL every 6 hours. 50lb (22.7kg): 2.5mL every 4 hours or 3.75mL every 6 hours. 75lb (34kg): 3.75mL every 4 hours or 5mL every 6 hours. 100 lb (45.4kg): 5mL every 4 hours or 7.5mL every 6 hours.
See Also:
DONNATAL EXTENTABS
DONNATAL TABLETS
Pharmacological Class:
Barbiturate + anticholinergics.
Contraindications:
Glaucoma. Porphyria. Unstable cardiovascular status. GI or GU obstruction. Paralytic ileus or intestinal atony. Toxic megacolon. Severe ulcerative colitis. Myasthenia gravis. Hiatal hernia. History of paradoxical reactions to phenobarbital.
Warnings/Precautions:
Renal or hepatic impairment. Autonomic neuropathy. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Drug abusers. High environmental temperature. Gastric ulcer. Diarrhea. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Interactions:
Potentiated CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics, narcotics, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, phenothiazines, tricyclics. May antagonize anticoagulants, CYP450 substrates.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.
How Supplied:
Tabs—100, 1000; Extentabs—100, 500; Elixir—4oz, pt
