Buscopan 10mg Tablet 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 used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation).

Buscopan 10mg Tablet is used to treat variety of diseases ranging from muscle cramps, increased salivation, disorders of passing urine, COPD, involuntary muscle movements, etc.

Uses of Buscopan Tablet

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

Benefits of Buscopan Tablet

In Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Buscopan 10mg Tablet effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves the movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort. 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. Buscopan 10mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and gives you relief from these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition.

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Side effects of Buscopan Tablet

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 Buscopan

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

How to use Buscopan Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Buscopan 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Buscopan 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Buscopan 10mg Tablet 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

Buscopan 10mg Tablet 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

Buscopan 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Buscopan 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buscopan 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Buscopan 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buscopan 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

Take it at the same time every day, either with or without food.
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 Buscopan 10mg Tablet 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

Suffeing from stomach problem from child hood. Bowls is not in form and mucus passed everyday.

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Physician

Hi, Welcome To 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney. This is Irritable bowel syndrome. Take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone along with smooth muscle relaxants like Mebeverine.

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

User feedback

Patients taking Buscopan 10mg Tablet

Once A Day

46%

Twice A Day

40%

Thrice A Day

13%

Four Times A *

*Four Times A Day

FAQs

What does Buscopan 10mg Tablet treat and how does it work?

Buscopan 10mg Tablet is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach and other discomforts like bloating.

Is Buscopan 10mg Tablet the same as scopolamine?

Scopolamine is the brand name of Buscopan 10mg Tablet

Is it an anti-histamine?

It is not an anti-histamine

Does Buscopan 10mg Tablet cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?

Buscopan 10mg Tablet is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.

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