Butylscopolamine Bromide
About
Butylscopolamine Bromide belongs to the class of medications called antispasmodics used to relieve crampy stomach pain, food pipe spasms, renal colic, and bladder spasms. Butylscopolamine Bromide is also used to treat stomach pain, intestinal cramps, bladder cramps, and period pain. Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that mainly affects the large intestine.
Butylscopolamine Bromide contains Butylscopolamine bromide that stops muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby provides relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.
Take Butylscopolamine Bromide as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Butylscopolamine Bromide for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, abnormal or reduced sweating, and fast heart rate in some cases. Most of these side effects of Butylscopolamine Bromide do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Butylscopolamine Bromide or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Butylscopolamine Bromide and consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Butylscopolamine Bromide is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Butylscopolamine Bromide is not recommended for children below 12 years for treating irritable bowel syndrome. Butylscopolamine Bromide may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, wait until your vision becomes clear before driving.
Uses of Butylscopolamine Bromide
Medicinal Benefits
Butylscopolamine Bromide contains Butylscopolamine bromide, an antispasmodic agent used to relieve stomach cramps that cause pain and discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, Butylscopolamine Bromide is also used to treat stomach pain, intestinal cramps, bladder cramps, and period pain. Butylscopolamine Bromide stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby provides relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Butylscopolamine Bromide
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Abnormal or reduced sweating
- Fast heart rate
- Hypotension (decreased blood pressure)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Butylscopolamine Bromide or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Inform your doctor before taking Butylscopolamine Bromide if you have severe constipation, blood in stools, loss of appetite, difficulty passing urine, fever, fast heart rate, severe sweating problem, or 40 years or above. Avoid taking Butylscopolamine Bromide and consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Butylscopolamine Bromide is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Butylscopolamine Bromide not recommended to children below 12 years for treating irritable bowel syndrome. Butylscopolamine Bromide may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, wait until your vision becomes clear before driving. You are recommended to stop taking Butylscopolamine Bromide 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 Interaction: Butylscopolamine Bromide may interact with anti-emetics (domperidone, metoclopramide), bronchodilator (salbutamol), anti-arrhythmic drugs (quinidine, disopyramide), anti-Parkinson drug (amantadine), anticholinergics (tiotropium, ipratropium), antipsychotics (haloperidol, fluphenazine), opiate analgesic (codeine), antidepressant (amitriptyline), and anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), blockage of the bowel, paralytic/obstructive ileus, and enlarged bowel, inform your doctor before taking Butylscopolamine Bromide.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of Butylscopolamine Bromide with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Butylscopolamine Bromide.
Pregnancy
unsafeButylscopolamine Bromide is not recommended for pregnant women. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Breast Feeding
unsafeButylscopolamine Bromide is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as small amounts of Butylscopolamine Bromide may be excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Driving
cautionButylscopolamine Bromide may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, wait until your vision becomes clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.
Liver
cautionTake Butylscopolamine Bromide with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Butylscopolamine Bromide with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionButylscopolamine Bromide is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Butylscopolamine Bromide not recommended to children below 12 years for treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat smaller meals more often.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases 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.
Special Advise
- Butylscopolamine Bromide is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
- Butylscopolamine Bromide not recommended to children below 12 years for treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Patients Concern
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 irritable colon, spastic 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 diarrhea.
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.
FAQs
Butylscopolamine Bromide contains Butylscopolamine bromide that stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby provides relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.
You are not recommended to take Butylscopolamine Bromide with antiemetics such as metoclopramide or domperidone as they may stop each other from working. However, please consult a doctor before taking Butylscopolamine Bromide with other medicines.
Butylscopolamine Bromide may cause constipation as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Butylscopolamine Bromide to experience this side effect. However, to avoid constipation, drink enough fluids and eat fibre rich foods while taking Butylscopolamine Bromide. If the condition persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
It is recommended to consult a doctor before taking Butylscopolamine Bromide if you have tachycardia (fast heart rate) as Butylscopolamine Bromide may increase the heart rate further, leading to unpleasant complications. Regular monitoring of heart rate is advised while taking Butylscopolamine Bromide.
Butylscopolamine Bromide is used to treat menstrual pain. The Butylscopolamine Bromide relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestine and helps relieve pain and cramps during periods.
