Biospan 10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Biospan 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasms. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation).
Biospan 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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.
The most common side effects are increased heart rate, dryness in the mouth, and difficulty in urination. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Biospan 10mg Tablet may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some of them may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Uses of Biospan Tablet
- Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
- Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Benefits of Biospan Tablet
In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Biospan 10mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and gives you relief from these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition.
In Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Biospan 10mg Tablet effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves the movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Biospan Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Biospan
- Increased heart rate
- Dryness in mouth
- Feeling hot
- Reduced sweating
- Increased intraocular pressure
How to use Biospan Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Biospan 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Biospan Tablet works
Biospan 10mg Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Biospan 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biospan 10mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Biospan 10mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Biospan 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biospan 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Biospan 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Biospan Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Biospan 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take Biospan 10mg Tablet at the same time each day, either with or without food.
- Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Biospan 10mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Biospan 10mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may lead to side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Scopolamine Alkaloid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Biospan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appetite or nausea and consult your doctor if you experience them.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What does Biospan 10mg Tablet treat and how does it work?
Biospan 10mg Tablet is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasms. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach and other discomforts like bloating.
Is it an anti-histamine?
No, Biospan 10mg Tablet is not an antihistamine. It is an anticholinergic medicine.
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