Buscopan Drag 10 mg 40 pcs

What is Buscopan and when is it used?

Buscopan has an antispasmodic and therefore pain-relieving effect on the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.

Buscopan relieves the pain associated with spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and constipation with cramps.

When should Buscopan not be used?

Buscopan should not be used,

• in the very rare diseases myasthenia gravis (muscle disease)in megacolon (large bowel disease).if there are mechanical narrowings in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. due to a tumor or a kinked bowel) or there is a suspicion of this,if the bowel is blocked and not working properly (intestinal obstruction or paralysis leading to severe abdominal pain with no bowel movements and/or nausea/vomiting),If you are hypersensitive to scopolamine butyl bromide or any other ingredient in the drug.

One Buscopan dragée contains 41.2 mg sucrose. At the maximum recommended dosage, this corresponds to 411.8 mg of sucrose per day. If you suffer from fructose intolerance, you should not take this medicine.

When should you be careful when using Buscopan?

If severe abdominal pain persists, worsens or occurs with symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or blood in the stools, painful abdominal pain, low blood pressure or fainting, you should consult your doctor immediately to find out the cause of the pain.Patients with glaucoma, narrowing of the urinary tract, enlarged prostate or high heart rate (tachycardia) should seek advice from their doctor before using the product. Patients who are using other medicines, especially medicines for depression, asthma (beta-adrenergics), heart conditions, or patients who are taking antiallergic medicines (antihistamines) or metoclopramide (gastrointestinal preparation) should also consult their doctor beforehand.

Buscopan can impair the ability to drive and use machines.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or .Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

Can Buscopan be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child if used as intended. However, systematic scientific studies on pregnant women have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking or using Buscopan coated tablets or suppositories during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Buscopan?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

DragéesChildren under 6 years of age:4>

The use and safety of Buscopan dragées in children under 6 years of age has not been studied.

Adults and school children over 6 years of age:

1-2 dragées 3-5 times a day. The dragees should be swallowed whole with some liquid.

Suppositories (suppositories)Children under 6 years of age:

The use and safety of Buscopan suppositories in children under 6 years of age have not yet been studied.

Adults and schoolchildren over 6 years of age:

1-2 suppositories 3-5 times a day. The suppositories are from theRelease the envelope and insert the pointed end into the rectum.Buscopan dragées and suppositories should not be taken or used continuously or over a long period of time. If your symptoms persist or worsen, you should consult your doctor to find out the cause.Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Buscopan have?

The following side effects can occur when using Buscopan:Occasionally, dry mouth and increased heart rate have been reported. These symptoms are mostly mild and go away on their own.Occasionally, various skin rashes, dyshidrosis (eczema with small blisters) and itching can also occur.Urinary retention has been observed rarely.Anaphylactic reactions and anaphylactic shock, shortness of breath, rash, erythema and hypersensitivity reactions can also occur.If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Keep Buscopan out of the reach of children at room temperature (15-25 °C).The medicine may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information, pharmacist or druggist. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Buscopan contain?

1 dragee contains: 10 mg scopolamine butyl bromide and excipients.

1 suppository contains: 10 mg scopolamine butyl bromide and excipients.

Authorization number

17353, 17354 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Busco pan? Which packages are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Dragées of 10 mg: 20, 40.

Suppositories of 10 mg: 6.

Authorization holder

Opella Healthcare Switzerland AG, Risch

This package leaflet was last published in July 2018 by the drug authority (Swiss medic).