Kaolin, Pectin, and Belladonna Alkaloids (Systemic)

Brand Names : Donnagel

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects appear very often, when they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects are severe and occur suddenly since they may be signs of a more severe and dangerous problem with your bowels:

Rare

Bloating; constipation; loss of appetite; stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting

Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if the following effects occur:

Rare

Eye pain; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); shortness of breath; skin rash or itching; slow heartbeat; troubled breathing

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common with large doses

Confusion; constipation; decreased sweating; difficult urination; dizziness; drowsiness; dryness of mouth, nose, throat, or skin; faintness; fast heartbeat; flushing or redness of face; headache; increased sweating; lightheadedness; loss of memory (especially in the elderly with continued use)

Less common

Blurred vision; decreased sexual ability; increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight; nervousness; reduced sense of taste

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.