Iodine is a misspelling of belladonna, which essentially belongs to the same drug. Belladonna is an over-the-counter proprietary Chinese medicine whose main ingredient is belladonna extract, which belongs to the gastrointestinal antispasmodic class of medicines.
This product is capable of inhibiting glandular secretion, relieving smooth muscle spasm, and anticholinergic. Since this product can not replace the drug, only play a supplementary effect, so the treatment also need to be under the guidance of the doctor with prescription drugs. This product is mostly used as an adjunct in the treatment of biliary colic, renal colic, gastrointestinal colic, duodenal ulcer, and gastric ulcer.
When using belladonna, it is still necessary to use it under the supervision of a doctor or pharmacist and not to use it on your own to avoid increased risks. During the use of belladonna, patients may experience adverse reactions such as increased intraocular pressure, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. For breastfeeding women, glaucoma, and prostate hypertrophy, belladonna needs to be disabled.