Hypersalivation

There is currently a shortage of hyoscine tablets that is unlikely to resolve before April 2019. The attached memo contains information on alternatives:

Product Shortage Information: Hyoscine hydrobromide 150 and 300 microgram tablets

 

Only licensed for hypersalivation associated with clozapine therapy but approved for use with other antipsychotics by the trust

Recommended dose 150 - 300 micrograms up to 3 times a day 

 

Pack Price
12 tablet £1.67
Pack Price
12 tablet £1.67
Pack Price
12 tablet

 

Unlicensed for this indication but approved for use by the trust

Sublingually or a 1mg/10ml solution used as a mouthwash

 

Pack Price
10 ml £132.25
5 ml

 

This medication is not licensed in the UK but is approved for use by the trust

Dose: 50mg daily up to 50mg three times a day 

 

Pack Price
1 tablet
Pack Price
1 tablet

 

Not licensed for this indication but approved for use by the trust

Dose: 2mg once a day. Slow increase of 2mg every 3 - 5 days recommended with twice or three times a day dosing. Up to 15mg daily

 

 

Pack Price
100 tablet
84 tablet £3.05
Pack Price
100 tablet
84 tablet £17.91
Pack Price
200 ml £22.00