Belladonna produces many effects in the body, including relief from spasms of the
gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines), the bladder, and the biliary tract. This is helpful in
controlling conditions such as colitis, spastic bladder, diverticulitis, infant colic, renal and biliary
colic, peptic ulcer, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Belladonna also reduces the secretions of many organs, thereby helping to control
conditions such as excessive stomach acid production.
Belladonna is used to treat the rigidity, tremor, excessive salivation, and sweating caused
by Parkinson's disease.
Belladonna also is used to treat motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping
associated with menstruation, and to reduce nighttime urination.
Belladonna may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.