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A Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answered. Hyoscyamine sulfate is an antispasmodic medication that helps to control the symptoms of various disorders of the intestines, stomach, and urinary tract. Hyoscyamine sulfate provides relief from colic, cramps, and painful muscle contractions by decreasing stomach fluid secretion and decreasing stomach and intestinal motion.
Hyoscyamine is used for: Treating certain stomach or bowel problems (eg, ulcers, spasms or cramping, irritable bowel syndrome, symptoms of colic), certain bladder problems (eg, spastic bladder, cystitis), and excessive secretions caused by inflammation of the pancreas, and for aiding in certain medical procedures or surgery.