Donnatal Extentabs

Belladonna + Butabarbital

Donnatal is a combination medication that provides natural belladonna alkaloids in a specific fixed ratio combined with phenobarbital to provide peripheral anticholinergic/antispasmodic action and mild sedation.[1][2] Donnatal is manufactured for Concordia Pharmaceuticals by IriSys, LLC. It is available as tablets[1] and 5 mL elixir.[2] Active ingredients are listed as: phenobarbital (16.2mg), hyoscyamine sulfate (0.1037mg), atro...

Why Is There A Shortage Of Donnatal Extentabs? I am told that there is a back order until June 2013. How is this possible? ## According to the FDA, there are no current shortages of Donnatal Extendtabs. You can see for yourself here: fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugShortages/ucm314739.htm Perhaps the back-order was only associated with the specific pharmacy you went to? ## I too have been on Donnatal Extend tabs for 5 years and the shortage began in November of 2012. My pharmacy swept other pharmacy's in the area and were able to hold 180 pills for me that I made last until July 2013. Donnatal's website even states, "Due to production issues there will be short term supply constraints on Donnatal® Extentabs. Both Donnatal® Tablets and Donnatal® Elixir are still a...

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I've exhausted all resources to obtain this medication and now I am having problems finding the regular Donnatal tablets. These work womderful for me but no one has any? Please share if anyone has any ideas ... Thanks! ## Hi Lori, From what I've heard, the generic is no longer available. But there have been several posts in another discussion thread here mentioning that brand name Donnatal is still available in immediate release form as well as an elixir: Discuss/Donnatal-Belladona-236509_s2.htm The manufacturer's website also happens to list a customer service number (1-877-370-1142) for those who have product related inquiries. Maybe they can work with your current doctor/pharmacy to make sure they have something in stock for you next time you get a prescription? If not, i...

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Is Bella Alk/pb the same as Donatol? ## The answer to your question is yes; Donnatal is just another brand name for the generic version. Information I was able to gather states the following: "Each Donnatal Extentabs (belladonna alkaloids, phenobarbital) tablet contains: Phenobarbital, USP (3/4 gr.) ......... 48.6 mg 
Hyoscyamine Sulfate, USP .......... 0.3111 mg
 Atropine Sulfate, USP ................... 0.0582 mg
 Scopolamine Hydrobromide, USP ......... 0.0195 mg Each Donnatal Extentabs (belladonna alkaloids, phenobarbital) tablet contains the equivalent of three Donnatal tablets. Extentabs are designed to release the ingredients gradually to provide effects for up to twelve (12) hours." You can view more details about Donn...

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lavendar, oblong pill has SS on it with line in the middle ## ESI Lederle Generics, E2, bright pink, large round ## Sorry, I thought I was on a pill ID forum. That's whar I am looking for, is this pill's ID. Thanks ## Is this the same Elkins-Sinn, Inc (Cherry Hill, NJ)... that I worked for when they were affiliated w/ the AH Robins Company... hospital generic injectable division? ## What is the story on Donnatal Extentabs- suppliers tell me manufacturer has stopped making it in August. Have been using for over 20 years and was first drug that really helped my IBS

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