Buscomide 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It is also be used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation).

Buscomide 20mg Injection is generally administered by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dryness in the mouth, and dilatation of the pupil. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Buscomide 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse.

Uses of Buscomide Injection

Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of Buscomide Injection

In Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Buscomide 20mg Injection effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort.
Buscomide 20mg Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Buscomide 20mg Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.

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Side effects of Buscomide Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Buscomide

Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Diarrhea
Dilatation of pupil

How to use Buscomide Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Buscomide Injection works

Buscomide 20mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Buscomide 20mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Buscomide 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Buscomide 20mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.

Driving

UNSAFE

Buscomide 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Buscomide 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buscomide 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Buscomide 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buscomide 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Buscomide Injection?

If you miss a dose of Buscomide 20mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Buscomide 20mg Injection

₹29.5/Injection

Buscogast 20mg Injection

Sanofi India Ltd

₹11.65/injection

80% cheaper

Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection

Zydus Cadila

₹11.87/injection

80% cheaper

Hyospan 20mg Injection

Cipla Ltd

₹6.53/injection

89% cheaper

Hyosil 20mg Injection

Wockhardt Ltd

₹8.75/injection

85% cheaper

Biscotas 20mg Injection

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹10.23/injection

83% cheaper

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Quick tips

Buscomide 20mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Buscomide 20mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Scopolamine Alkaloid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergics

Patient concerns

Restless leg syndrome with irritable bowel syndrome

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

take cobadex czs once daily for 1 monthevion 400 mg once daily for 1 month

Is there any cute for irritable bowel syndrome.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Patient needs to take medication for duration which varies from one patent to other and there are different medications available. I would suggest that you visit the clinic

What does Buscomide 20mg Injection treat and how does it work?

Buscomide 20mg Injection is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasm and irritable bowel syndrome. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach, frequent diarrhea and other discomforts like bloating and flatulence.

Is Buscomide 20mg Injection the same as scopolamine?

Scopolamine is the brand name of Buscomide 20mg Injection

Is it an anti-histamine?

It is not an anti-histamine

Does Buscomide 20mg Injection cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?

Buscomide 20mg Injection is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.

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