In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Also, tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. This medicine has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. Although the belladonna alkaloids in this medicine pass into breast milk, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children are especially sensitive to the effects of belladonna alkaloids.
This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment. In older children with diarrhea, medicine for diarrhea may be used, but it is also very important that enough liquids be given to replace the fluid lost by the body. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment. For this reason, elderly persons should not take this medicine without first checking with their doctor.