Buscopan Tablets (Butylscopolamine Bromide)

Adult dose

Administer 10-20 mg of butylscopolamine bromide orally 3-5 times a day. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms. If the cause of the symptoms such as abdominal pain is not medically confirmed, this medication should not be continued.

This medication should not be administered to patients with glaucoma, functional obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal obstruction, or severe myasthenia gravis. Additionally, it should not be used by patients with arrhythmias, severe heart disease, hemorrhagic colitis, or urinary disorders due to prostatic hypertrophy. Patients who are hypersensitive to sucrose included in this medication should also exercise caution. It should be used with caution in patients with bacterial diarrhea, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ulcerative colitis, hyperthyroidism, those in hot environments, and patients with prostatic hypertrophy. This medication may cause side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, urinary disorders, headaches, and palpitations due to its anticholinergic effects. Rarely, severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur, and if any adverse reaction occurs, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment sought. During the use of this medication, visual disturbances or dizziness may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery. If serious symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, or blood in stool occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Use of this medication with other anticholinergic drugs may increase side effects, so consult a physician or pharmacist. It is preferable not to use this medication in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Since prostatic hypertrophy is common in the elderly, it should be used with extra caution. In cases of overdose, anticholinergic symptoms may occur, requiring immediate appropriate treatment at a hospital. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Anaphylactic shock
• anaphylactic reaction
• difficulty breathing
• bronchospasm
• edema
• angioedema
• urticaria

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• chills
• pallor
• mydriasis
• paralysis of accommodation
• disturbance of regulation
• dry mouth
• thirst
• constipation

Drug interactions

This medication should be used with caution when taken with anticholinergic drugs, phenothiazines, tricyclic or tetracyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, antihistamines, antipsychotics, antiarrhythmics like quinidine, amantadine, disopyramide, and other anticholinergics such as tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine-like compounds, dopamine antagonists, and β-agonists. Consult a physician or pharmacist before co-administration.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It should also be kept away from extreme hot or cold conditions, ideally at room temperature between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

10 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 1), 500 tablets/bottle