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Hyoscine butylbromide
INFORMATION ABOUT HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE
Hyoscine butylbromide Uses
Hyoscine butylbromide is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It is used to relieve cramps in the muscles of stomach, intestine, bladder and ureter. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
How Hyoscine butylbromide works
Hyoscine butylbromide 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.
Common side effects of Hyoscine butylbromide
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
Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Heartburn, Confusion, Vertigo, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Sweating, Increased liver enzymes, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Low blood platelets, Purpura, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Breathlessness, Ringing in ear, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Depression
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
25 Jul 2022 | 09:09 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Hyoscine butylbromide
- Take it at the same time every 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 Hyoscine butylbromide can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Hyoscine butylbromide
Hyoscine butylbromide is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasm. 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.
Scopolamine is the brand name of Hyoscine butylbromide
It is not an anti-histamine
Hyoscine butylbromide is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.