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Scopan Tablet Substitute

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Uses:

Abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, cramps, and discomfort

Medicinal Benefits:

Scopan Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal cramps that cause pain and discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Besides this, Scopan Tablet is also used to treat stomach pain, intestinal cramps, bladder cramps, and period pain. Scopan Tablet stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.

FAQs

Scopan Tablet stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Scopan Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Constipation might be a side-effect of Scopan Tablet. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if the condition persists or worsens.

Consult your doctor before taking Scopan Tablet if you have tachycardia as Scopan Tablet might increase the heart rate further, which could lead to unpleasant complications. Regular monitoring of heart rate while taking Scopan Tablet is advised.

Scopan Tablet helps to relieve pain and cramps during periods by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestine. However, you are advised to take Scopan Tablet only if prescribed by the doctor.

Do not take Scopan Tablet at the same time as anti-emetic drugs such as domperidone and metoclopramide as they stop each other from working. Scopan Tablet works by decreasing the movement of the gut, whereas domperidone and metoclopramide increase the movements of the gut. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.