Buscopan 10 mg 20 tablets
Hyoscine butylbromide 10 mg tablets
What is hyoscine butylbromide used for?
Hyoscine butylbromide is used to treat stomach, intestinal, and bladder spasms. It can also be used to stop spasms before an x-ray.
Do not take hyoscine butylbromide.
• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you suffer from glaucoma.
• If you suffer from myasthenia gravis.
• If you have or suspect you have a bowel obstruction.
• If you have a condition in which the intestine is blocked or not working properly (ileus).
• If you suffer from an enlarged colon.
• If you have an enlarged prostate gland (for men).
Warnings and precautions
Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:
• If you suffer from heart problems such as rapid heartbeat.
• If you suffer from hyperthyroidism.
• If you have difficulty urinating.
• If you have constipation.
• If you have a fever.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
Possible side effects
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is not known.
Serious side effects:
• Eye problems: pain and loss of vision.
Other medicines and hyoscine butylbromide
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
Hyoscine butylbromide interacts with the following drugs:
• Tetracyclic antidepressants used to treat depression
• Medications that control your heartbeat
• Medications for severe mental illness
• Medicines used for breathing problems (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Antihistamines used for allergies
• Amantadine
• Metoclopramide
How to take hyoscine butylbromide
• This medicine is intended for adults and children 6 years and older.
• Take this medicine as directed by your doctor.
• The usual dose is 20 mg, 3-4 times a day.
• For children aged 6-12 years, the usual dose is 10 mg 3 times a day.
How to store hyoscine butylbromide
• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton.
*The form and method of administration of Hyoscine butylbromide 20 mg/ml solution for injection and 5 mg/5 ml syrup should be determined according to the therapeutic indication and severity of the disease for each individual patient.