Buscopan
Drug name: Buscopan
Active Ingredients:
- Hyoscine butylbromide
Indications: Buscopan is indicated in the following conditions:
- Renal colic
- Biliary colic
- Cholecystitis
- Intestinal colic
- Stomach and duodenal ulcer in the acute stages(additional therapy)
- Algomenorrhea
- Parkisnon's disease
- Nausea
- Rhinorrhea
- Hypersalivation
- Diarrhea
- Spastic constipation
- Enuresis
- Sea and airsickness
- Bradyarrhythmia
- As relaxing treatment before surgery and specific procedures
Contraindications and cautions: The preparation should not be used in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
- Paralytic intestinal blockage
Should be used with caution:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Thyreotoxicosis
- Hyperthermia
- Specific gastro-intestinal dysfunction or disease
- Disease that cause increased intraocular pressure
- Nonspecific ulcerous colitis
- Dry mouth
- Liver and renal insufficiency
- Chronic respiratory tract disease in children
- Myasthenia
- Urine retention
- Down syndrome
- Paralysis in children
- Gestational toxicosis
- CNS dysfunction in children
Withdrawal of the preparation should be made during a period of time due to possible appearance of unwanted side-effects if stopped suddenly. The drug should not be mixed with alcohol. The person should avoid extreme physical exercise which involves overheating. The drug may cause dizziness so please be careful when operating machinery or driving.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Buscopan will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Dryness of the mucous membranes(oral cavity)
- Decreased sweating
- Constipation
- Abdominal distension
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Urine retention
- Midriasis
- Accommodation paresis
- Disturbed vision
- Increased intraoccular pressure
- Hypertenison
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Ataxia
- Speech abnormality
- Weakness
- Ataxia
- Amnesia
- Decreases sexual function
- Allergic reactions
- Skin hyperemia
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Buscopan, please read the information provided with Buscopan or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Buscopan. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following groups of drugs:
- Antihistamines
- Antacids
- Laxative stimulants
- NSAID's
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Antivirals
- Sedatives
- Tranquilizers
- Antiarrhythmic
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Buscopan with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
