Stop The Sweat

Propantheline bromide tablets are sometimes prescribed for hyperhidrosis. They belong to the group of drugs known as “anti-muscarinics”. This class itself makes up most of what are known as antichollinergic drugs.

This drug is used often to relieve cramps and spasms of the digestive system or the bladder. It is especially used for people with urinary frequency (people who feel the need to urinate often). But it is also sometimes used for hyperhidrosis because antichollinergics stop the body from secreting sweat (and other secretions).

As with all drugs of these types, if you are taking them you should be careful not to get a temperature. As the secretions are slowed down, your body’s ability to cool itself automatically is diminished.

Due to the side effects, many hyperhidrosis sufferers will take propantheline bromide as and when required e.g. when they need to do a public speaking event. Usually it is taken in 15mg doses.

This drug is also commonly known as “Pro-Banthine”. The other popular antichollinergic and most commonly taken for hyperhidrosis is glycopyrrolate, taken as a cream, solution (for iontophoresis) or a tablet.