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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Buscopan
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Buscopan uses
Hyoscine belongs to the group of medications called antispasmodics. Hyoscine is used to relieve smooth muscle spasms (cramps) in the stomach and intestines and in the bladder and urethra. Hyoscine reduces spasms by relaxing smooth muscles within the stomach, intestines, bladder and urethra. The injection form is used to relieve these same types of muscles spasms that might occur during diagnostic procedures.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are using this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
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References
- "scopolamine butylbromide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "scopolamine butylbromide". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0930... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Butylscopolamine bromide: Link to the compound information in Wikipedia.". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyosc... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Buscopan?Depending on the reaction of the Buscopan after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Buscopan not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Buscopan addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Buscopan, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Buscopan consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Buscopan useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported side effects
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No survey data has been collected yetTwo visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Buscopan drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Twice in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Buscopan is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
Four visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Buscopan drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 6-10mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 3 | 75.0% | |
| 201-500mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Buscopan drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed > 3 month to notice the result from using Buscopan drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Buscopan need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 3 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Buscopan drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| Before food | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Empty stomach | 1 | 50.0% | |
Two visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 30-45 | 2 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology