Buscopan 10mg #20

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Composition

The drug includes hyoscine butyl bromide, the main active ingredient. And also additional components: starches, calcium hydrophosphate, tartaric acid, stearic acid and silicon dioxide colloid.
The Buscopan Plus composition also includes paracetamol in addition to hyoscine butyl bromide.

Form of issue

Issued Buscopan in the form of round tablets of white color, biconvex, covered with sugar shell.
Candles - oblong and smooth, white or ivory.

pharmachologic effect

The medicine has an antispasmodic effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug has an antispasmodic effect, aimed at smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, and urogenital organs. In addition, the secretion of the food glands is reduced. In this case, the anticholinergic effect on the nervous system is not manifested.
Thanks to the presence of an additional substance - paracetamol, Buscopan Plus, in addition to spasmolytic action, eliminates the cause of pain, providing a muscular-relaxing effect exactly at the place of pain.
The active component - hyoscine butyl bromide, is characterized by a slight absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Getting inside the body, it is absorbed by 8%, with an average absolute bioavailability of up to 1%. A single application of hyoscine butyl bromide in a dosage of 20-400 mg leads to a maximum concentration in the plasma after 2 hours.
Advantageously, the distribution of the active component occurs in the cells of the muscles of the abdominal cavity and small pelvis. Also, the interaction of the drug with the movement of choline in epithelial cells of the human placenta was noted. The major part of the metabolism refers to the hydrolysis of the ester bond. Removal of the drug is carried out with urine and feces.

Indications for the use of Buscopan

    spasm of the genito-urinary and gastrointestinal tract, for example, in renal colic, pylorospasm, cholecystitis and colic;
    exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenum;
    dyskinesia of the bile duct and gall bladder;
    algodismenorea and so on.
In addition, indications for the use of Buscupan suppositories for patients before the performance of labor were noted.

Application in pregnancy

Despite the fact that the negative impact on the fetus and pregnant women is not revealed, Buscopan is not prescribed at the beginning of pregnancy. Then, right up to delivery, the medicine can be used strictly on the recommendation of a specialist.
Before birth, candles are often used to soften the cervix, under the supervision of a doctor.

Contraindications for use

Tablets are not recommended for taking:
    patients under 6 years;
    in the presence of hypersensitivity to Buskupan and its components;
    with myasthenia gravis, megacolony, angle-closure glaucoma and pulmonary edema.

Side effects

Reception Buscopan can be accompanied by the manifestation of undesirable effects caused by anticholinergic properties of the drug. Therefore, they usually have a low degree of severity and quickly pass without additional intervention.
Particularly often patients are concerned about:
    peeling of skin, hives, itching, irritation;
    dry mouth;
    difficulty breathing;
    tachycardia, arrhythmia;
    problems with urination and so on.

Instructions for use Buscopan (Method and dosage)

The drug in tablets is intended for internal reception - patients from 6 years old are prescribed 1-2 pieces, daily 3 times, with plenty of water.
At the same time Buscopan suppositories, the instruction on use advises to use rectally - to children from 6 years - 1-2 pieces, daily three times. Candles must first be released from the shell and inserted into the rectum. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.

Overdose

Cases of overdose Buscopan not established, but should not exclude the occurrence of symptoms described in the list of side effects.
In such situations, the following treatment procedures are recommended:
    gastric lavage;
    reception of activated carbon or other means of such action;
    use of cholinomimetics intravenously or intramuscularly.
All other complications require the appointment of symptomatic therapy.

Interaction

Simultaneous application of Buscopan and tricyclic antidepressants, hindina, antihistamines, amantadine and disopyramide can strengthen the anticholinergic effect.
Combination with dopamine antagonists, for example, metoclopramide, weakens the effect of each drug on the digestive tract.
Complex treatment with Buscopan and beta-adrenergic drugs often increases tachycardia.

special instructions

Treatment Buscopan requires special instructions. For example, discontinue use of the drug should be gradual, since rapid cancellation can cause nausea, sweating and dizziness.
It is also recommended to refrain from overheating during exercise, in the heat, bath and sauna. If the dryness of the oral cavity does not disappear for more than 2 weeks, the risk of developing damage to the enamel of the teeth, gums, fungal infections increases. When treating Buscopan should be cautious while driving vehicles and other occupations requiring high attention.

Terms of sale

The drug can be purchased at the pharmacy without a prescription.

Storage conditions

The medicine should be stored in a dark place, protected from children, where the temperature does not exceed 25 degrees.

Shelf life

Under all conditions of storage, the drug does not lose its properties for 5 years.

Alcohol and Buscopan

The use of alcohol on the background of Buscopan treatment is strictly forbidden. It is established that taking ethanol can cause the development of undesirable effects.

Reviews of Buscopan

Discussions of this drug are found in various thematic forums devoted to pregnancy. As the reviews on Buscopan show, before birth, candles are often prescribed, which help prepare the cervix for labor. Most patients, leaving feedback on Buscopan suppositories during pregnancy, note that its effectiveness is not always manifested. Some users know that candles are prescribed at birth, and are interested in what helps the pill. There are also reports that the use of the drug in the treatment of pain and colic can quickly solve the problem.