Buscopan

What is it?

An Anticholinergic Preparation Containing 10mg Of Hyoscine Butylbromide In Each Sugar-Coated, White Tablet. Also, BUSCOPAN IN- JECTION, Containing 20mg Of Hyoscine Butylbromide Per Ml Solution In Ampoules.

Medical Uses

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Spasm, Painful Menstruation (Dysmenorrhoea).

Dosage

Adults, Gastrointestinal Disorders, 2 Tablets 4 Times Each Day; Or, 20mg By Intravenous Or Intramuscular Injection, Repeated Again After 30 Minutes, If Needed. Children Aged 6 To 12 Years, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Tablets Only; 1 Tablet 3 Times Each Day. Over 12 Years, As Adult. Dysmenorrhoea, Adult Women, Tablets; Beginning 2 Days Before Period Is Due, 2 Tablets 4 Times Each Day.

Avoid Use

Myasthenia Gravis, Glaucoma, Megacolon. Buscopan Injection Is Not Suitable For Children.

Known Side Effects

Anticholinergic Effects.

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ing.