Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It is also be used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation).
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection is generally administered by your doctor or nurse. 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. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dryness in the mouth, and dilatation of the pupil. 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. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It 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 women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse.
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. Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
In Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort. Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. 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 Hyoscine Bromide Injection
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 Hyoscine Bromide
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Diarrhea
Dilatation of pupil
How to use Hyoscine Bromide Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Hyoscine Bromide Injection works
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection 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
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.
Driving
UNSAFE
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Hyoscine Bromide Injection?
If you miss a dose of Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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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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Suffeing from stomach problem from child hood. Bowls is not in form and mucus passed everyday.
Dr. Anshul Varshney
Physician
Hi, Welcome To 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney. This is Irritable bowel syndrome. Take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone along with smooth muscle relaxants like Mebeverine.
Patient needs to take medication for duration which varies from one patent to other and there are different medications available. I would suggest that you visit the clinic
What are you using Hyoscine Bromide Injection for?
Pain due to s*
50%
Others
50%
*Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection?
Dryness in mo*
100%
*Dryness in mouth
FAQs
What does Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection treat and how does it work?
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasm and irritable bowel syndrome. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach, frequent diarrhea and other discomforts like bloating and flatulence.
Is Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection the same as scopolamine?
Scopolamine is the brand name of Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection
Is it an anti-histamine?
It is not an anti-histamine
Does Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?
Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.
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References
Hyoscine butylbromide. Guildford, Surrey: SANOFI; 2014 [revised Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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