Introduction to Buscopan 10mg Suppository

Buscopan 10mg Suppository is for administration into the back passage (rectum) and must not be taken by mouth. It is either given under the supervision of healthcare professionals or you can use it after proper guidance of a doctor. You should remove the wrapper from the medicine before inserting it and keep lying down for some time after its insertion. 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.

Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Buscopan 10mg Suppository should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse.

How Buscopan 10mg Suppository Works?

Buscopan 10mg Suppository 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.

How To Use Buscopan 10mg Suppository

  • Remove the wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Keep lying down for about 15 minutes after insertion so that the suppository does not come out before it melts.

Side Effects Of Buscopan 10mg Suppository

  • Limited data available

FAQS

Buscopan 10mg Suppository

Q. Does Buscopan cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?

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

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Q. What does Buscopan treat and how does it work?

Buscopan is used for treating motion sickness. It is also used for relief from spasm in the genito-urinary tract, gastro-intestinal tract as well as during irritable bowel syndrome (IBD). Buscopan acts by relaxing the smooth muscles and by inhibiting secretions in the lining of the gastro-intestinal tract

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Q. Is it an anti-histamine?

It is not an anti-histamine

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Q. Can I take paracetamol/ibuprofen/painkillers with hyoscine?

Hyoscine is not known to interact with paracetamol/ibuprofen/painkillers.Drugs are known to interact with each other and cause adverse effects.Any drug used in combination with hyoscine should be as per the doctors advice

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Q. Is Buscopan the same as scopolamine?

Scopolamine is the brand name of Buscopan

Similar Medicine Of Buscopan 10mg Suppository

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

Safety Advice For Buscopan 10mg Suppository

check for risk indication explain below.

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

Buscopan 10mg Suppository 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.

Breastfeeding

Buscopan 10mg Suppository 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.<BR>Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

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

Liver

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

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

Buscopan 10mg Suppository 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.

Breastfeeding

Buscopan 10mg Suppository 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.<BR>Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

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

Liver

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