Hyoscine Butylbromide
About
Hyoscine Butylbromide 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.
Hyoscine Butylbromide 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 Hyoscine Butylbromide as prescribed. In some cases, Hyoscine Butylbromide 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 Hyoscine Butylbromide if you are pregnant, likely to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Hyoscine Butylbromide may cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Hyoscine Butylbromide 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 Hyoscine Butylbromide
Medicinal Benefits
Hyoscine Butylbromide 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, Hyoscine Butylbromide is also used to treat stomach pain, intestinal cramps, bladder cramps, and period pain. Hyoscine Butylbromide 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
Storage
Side Effects of Hyoscine Butylbromide
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Abnormal/reduced sweating
- Fast heart rate
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Hyoscine Butylbromide 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 Hyoscine Butylbromide if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hyoscine Butylbromide may cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Hyoscine Butylbromide is not recommended for children below 6 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Stop taking Hyoscine Butylbromide 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: Hyoscine Butylbromide 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.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unknown whether alcohol interacts with Hyoscine Butylbromide. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
unsafeHyoscine Butylbromide is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Breast Feeding
unsafeHyoscine Butylbromide is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Driving
cautionHyoscine Butylbromide may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionHyoscine Butylbromide is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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 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.
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 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.
FAQs
Hyoscine Butylbromide 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 Hyoscine Butylbromide. 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 Hyoscine Butylbromide. 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 Hyoscine Butylbromide if you have tachycardia as Hyoscine Butylbromide might increase the heart rate further, which could lead to unpleasant complications. Regular monitoring of heart rate while taking Hyoscine Butylbromide is advised.
Hyoscine Butylbromide helps to relieve pain and cramps during periods by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestine. However, you are advised to take Hyoscine Butylbromide only if prescribed by the doctor.
Do not take Hyoscine Butylbromide at the same time as anti-emetic drugs such as domperidone and metoclopramide as they stop each other from working. Hyoscine Butylbromide 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.
