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About Buscogast Tablet 10's

Buscogast Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, cramps, and discomfort. It may also be used for diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures where spasms might be a problem, such as gastroduodenal endoscopy, and to produce smooth muscle relaxation prior to radiological procedures like pyelography.

Buscogast Tablet 10's contains ‘Hyoscine butylbromide’ that stops muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.

Take Buscogast Tablet 10's as prescribed. In some cases, Buscogast Tablet 10's may cause side-effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, abnormal/reduced sweating, and fast heart rate. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not take Buscogast Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, likely to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Buscogast Tablet 10's may cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Buscogast Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Buscogast Tablet 10's

Abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, cramps, and discomfort

Medicinal Benefits

Buscogast Tablet 10's 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, Buscogast Tablet 10's is also used to treat stomach pain, intestinal cramps, bladder cramps, and period pain. Buscogast Tablet 10's stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not chew or break the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Oral drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper. Shake the pack well before use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Buscogast Tablet 10's

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Abnormal/reduced sweating
  • Fast heart rate 
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Buscogast Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), blockage of the bowel, paralytic/obstructive ileus, or enlarged bowel. Inform your doctor if you have severe constipation, blood in stools, loss of appetite, difficulty passing urine, fever, fast heart rate, severe sweating problem, or if you are 40years or above. Do not take Buscogast Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Buscogast Tablet 10's may cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Buscogast Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Stop taking Buscogast Tablet 10's and consult your doctor immediately if you observe blood in stools, changes in bowel movements, abdominal tenderness, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Buscogast Tablet 10's may interact with anti-emetic (domperidone, metoclopramide), bronchodilator (salbutamol), anti-arrhythmic (quinidine, disopyramide), anti-Parkinson (amantadine), anti-cholinergic (tiotropium, ipratropium), anti-psychotic (haloperidol, fluphenazine), opiate analgesic (codeine), anti-depressant (amitriptyline), and antihistamines. 

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), blockage of the bowel, paralytic/obstructive ileus, and enlarged bowel.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOMPERIDONE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • AMANTADINE
  • TIOTROPIUM
  • IPRATROPIUM
  • FLUPHENAZINE
  • CODEINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • SALBUTAMOL
  • HALOPERIDOL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
  • Practice relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea, and soda. 
  • Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
  • Foods containing probiotics may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that mainly affects the large intestine. IBS is also known as spastic colon, irritable colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. It is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. The exact cause is unknown, but common causes of IBS are acidity, stress, carbonated foods and beverages, irregular hormone levels, eating/drinking habits, food allergies and intolerances, certain food and medications. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, and/or diarrhoea. 

Abdominal pain and cramps: Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region, generally known as stomach or tummy pain. The common causes of abdominal pain include inflammation, infections, intestinal disorders and obstruction/blockage.

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About Buscogast Tablet 10's

Buscogast Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, cramps, and discomfort. It may also be used for diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures where spasms might be a problem, such as gastroduodenal endoscopy, and to produce smooth muscle relaxation prior to radiological procedures like pyelography.

Buscogast Tablet 10's contains ‘Hyoscine butylbromide’ that stops muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.

Take Buscogast Tablet 10's as prescribed. In some cases, Buscogast Tablet 10's may cause side-effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, abnormal/reduced sweating, and fast heart rate. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not take Buscogast Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, likely to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Buscogast Tablet 10's may cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Buscogast Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Manufacturer/Marketer

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1102, Hallmark Business Plaza, 11th Floor, Gurunanak Hospital Road, Near Gurunanak Hospital, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051
Other Info - BUS0034

FAQs

Buscogast Tablet 10's 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 Buscogast Tablet 10's. 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 Buscogast Tablet 10's. 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 Buscogast Tablet 10's if you have tachycardia as Buscogast Tablet 10's might increase the heart rate further, which could lead to unpleasant complications. Regular monitoring of heart rate while taking Buscogast Tablet 10's is advised.
Buscogast Tablet 10's helps to relieve pain and cramps during periods by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestine. However, you are advised to take Buscogast Tablet 10's only if prescribed by the doctor.
Do not take Buscogast Tablet 10's at the same time as anti-emetic drugs such as domperidone and metoclopramide as they stop each other from working. Buscogast Tablet 10's 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.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with Buscogast Tablet 10's. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Buscogast Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Buscogast Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Driving

Caution

Buscogast Tablet 10's may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Buscogast Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:54 PM IST

Uses of Buscogast Tablet 10's

Abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, cramps, and discomfort

Medicinal Benefits

Buscogast Tablet 10's 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, Buscogast Tablet 10's is also used to treat stomach pain, intestinal cramps, bladder cramps, and period pain. Buscogast Tablet 10's stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.

Side Effects of Buscogast Tablet 10's

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Abnormal/reduced sweating
  • Fast heart rate 
  • Diarrhoea

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not chew or break the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Oral drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper. Shake the pack well before use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Buscogast Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), blockage of the bowel, paralytic/obstructive ileus, or enlarged bowel. Inform your doctor if you have severe constipation, blood in stools, loss of appetite, difficulty passing urine, fever, fast heart rate, severe sweating problem, or if you are 40years or above. Do not take Buscogast Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Buscogast Tablet 10's may cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Buscogast Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Stop taking Buscogast Tablet 10's and consult your doctor immediately if you observe blood in stools, changes in bowel movements, abdominal tenderness, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

Therapeutic Class

ANTISPASMODICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOMPERIDONE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • AMANTADINE
  • TIOTROPIUM
  • IPRATROPIUM
  • FLUPHENAZINE
  • CODEINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • SALBUTAMOL
  • HALOPERIDOL

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
  • Practice relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea, and soda. 
  • Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
  • Foods containing probiotics may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that mainly affects the large intestine. IBS is also known as spastic colon, irritable colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. It is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. The exact cause is unknown, but common causes of IBS are acidity, stress, carbonated foods and beverages, irregular hormone levels, eating/drinking habits, food allergies and intolerances, certain food and medications. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, and/or diarrhoea. 

Abdominal pain and cramps: Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region, generally known as stomach or tummy pain. The common causes of abdominal pain include inflammation, infections, intestinal disorders and obstruction/blockage.

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