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Who should not take clidinium (Quarzan)?

Do not take clidinium if you have

• kidney disease;
• a blockage of your urinary tract (difficulty urinating);
• a blockage in your intestines, severe ulcerative colitis, or ulcerative colitis complicated by toxic megacolon;
• glaucoma; or
• myasthenia gravis.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

• numbness or tingling in your hands or feet;
• liver disease;
• ulcerative colitis;
• thyroid problems;
• high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, or any type of heart disease;
• hiatal hernia or reflux disease;
• enlargement of the prostate; or
• asthma, chronic lung disease, or allergies.

You may not be able to take clidinium, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

It is not known whether clidinium will harm an unborn baby. Do not take clidinium without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether clidinium passes into breast milk. Do not take clidinium without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take clidinium (Quarzan)?

Take clidinium exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, on ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Clidinium is usually taken three or four times a day with meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Store clidinium at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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