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Methscopolamine

Also known as methscopolamine bromide
Available on requestOphthalmologyGastroenterology
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Methscopolamine is an anticholinergic. It is available as tablets for oral use. MedsAcross supplies Methscopolamine for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Anticholinergic, Cholinergic Antagonists
ATC classification
A03BB03 Methscopolamine · Medicines for gut spasm and motility, subgroup A03B, subgroup A03BBS01FA03 Methscopolamine · Eye medicines, subgroup S01F, subgroup S01FA
US FDA first approval
9 April 1953
EU status
Not recorded
Orphan designation
Not recorded
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Tablet
Identifiers
UNII RTN51LK7WLDrugBank DB11315Q27087955

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer. METHSCOPOLAMINE BROMIDE HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE HEALING OF PEPTIC ULCER, DECREASING THE RATE OF RECURRENCE OR PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

The average dosage of Methscopolamine Bromide Tablets, USP is 2.5 mg one-half hour before meals and 2.5 to 5 mg at bedtime. A starting dose of 12.5 mg daily will be clinically effective in most patients without the production of appreciable side effects. If the patient is experiencing symptoms such as severe abdominal pain or cramping which demand prompt relief, the drug may be started on a daily dosage of 20 mg, administered in doses of 5 mg one-half hour before meals and at bedtime. If very unpleasant side effects develop promptly, the daily dosage should be reduced. If neither symptomatic relief nor side effects appear, the daily dosage may be increased. Some patients have tolerated 30 mg daily with no unpleasant reactions.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

Glaucoma, obstructive uropathy (e.g., bladder neck obstruction due to prostatic hypertrophy), obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., pyloroduodenal stenosis), paralytic ileus, intestinal atony of the elderly or debilitated patient, unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon complicating ulcerative colitis, myasthenia gravis. Methscopolamine Bromide Tablets, USP 2.5 mg and 5 mg is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to methscopolamine bromide or related drugs.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

In the presence of high environmental temperature, heat prostration (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating) can occur with drug use. Diarrhea may be an early symptom of incomplete intestinal obstruction, especially in patients with ileostomy or colostomy. In this instance treatment with this drug would be inappropriate and possibly harmful. Methscopolamine bromide may produce drowsiness or blurred vision. The patient should be cautioned regarding activities requiring mental alertness such as operating a motor vehicle or other machinery or performing hazardous work while taking this drug. With overdosage, a curare-like action may occur, i.e., neuromuscular blockade leading to muscular weakness and possible paralysis.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following adverse reactions have been observed, but there is not enough data to support an estimate of frequency. Cardiovascular: Tachycardia, palpitation. Allergic: Severe allergic reaction or drug idiosyncrasies including anaphylaxis. CNS: Headaches, nervousness, mental confusion, drowsiness, dizziness. Special Senses: Blurred vision, dilation of the pupil, cycloplegia, increased ocular tension, loss of taste. Renal: Urinary hesitancy and retention. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloated feeling. Dermatologic: Decreased sweating, urticaria and other dermal manifestations. Miscellaneous: Xerostomia, weakness, insomnia, impotence, suppression of lactation.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

2 presentations of Methscopolamine, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Methscopolamine 5 mg tabletOralGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Methscopolamine 2.5 mg tabletOralGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 9 April 1953Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)Not recorded—
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Questions and answers

Is Methscopolamine available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 2 presentations of Methscopolamine and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

Is Methscopolamine approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Methscopolamine on 9 April 1953, according to Drugs@FDA.

Does Methscopolamine need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Methscopolamine is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Methscopolamine in?

Methscopolamine is classified under ATC code A03BB03 (Methscopolamine).

References

  1. METHSCOPOLAMINE BROMIDE prescribing information (Unichem Laboratories). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 10 December 2025

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