Why is this medication prescribed?
Belladonna alkaloid combinations and phenobarbital are used to relieve cramping pains in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and spastic colon. They also are used with other medicine to treat ulcers. These medicines decrease the motion of the stomach and intestines and the secretion of stomach fluids, including acid.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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