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Leaflet SCOBUTIL 10mg tablets
- Product code:
- W60864002
- Quantity:
- 25
- Indicated for:
- gastrointestinal spasms; functional abdominal pain
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- butylscopolammonium bromide (anticholinergic antispasmodic)
- ATC
- A03BB01 — Alimentary tract and metabolism | Belladonna and derivatives, plain | Belladonna alkaloids, semisynthetic, quaternary ammonium compounds
Precautions:
Anticholinergic effects
May cause dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, or blurred vision.
Elderly warning
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Butylscopolamine bromide is an antispasmodic medication used to treat pain and spasms of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary tracts. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as biliary colic, renal colic, irritable bowel syndrome, or other disorders associated with abdominal spasms.
This medication works by blocking muscarinic receptors in smooth muscles, reducing involuntary contractions and relaxing the muscles. Through this mechanism, butylscopolamine bromide helps relieve pain and discomfort caused by spasms.
Butylscopolamine bromide is available in the form of tablets, suppositories, or injectable solutions, depending on the severity of the symptoms. The usual adult dose is 10-20 mg, 3-5 times a day, but this may vary based on the doctor’s recommendations and the patient’s condition.
Side effects are generally mild and include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, or blurred vision. In rare cases, more severe adverse effects such as urinary retention, tachycardia, or allergic reactions may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.
This medication is not recommended for patients with glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, intestinal obstructions, or other severe conditions. It is important to use butylscopolamine bromide as directed by a doctor, and patients should avoid overdosing to prevent adverse effects.
This medication works by blocking muscarinic receptors in smooth muscles, reducing involuntary contractions and relaxing the muscles. Through this mechanism, butylscopolamine bromide helps relieve pain and discomfort caused by spasms.
Butylscopolamine bromide is available in the form of tablets, suppositories, or injectable solutions, depending on the severity of the symptoms. The usual adult dose is 10-20 mg, 3-5 times a day, but this may vary based on the doctor’s recommendations and the patient’s condition.
Side effects are generally mild and include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, or blurred vision. In rare cases, more severe adverse effects such as urinary retention, tachycardia, or allergic reactions may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.
This medication is not recommended for patients with glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, intestinal obstructions, or other severe conditions. It is important to use butylscopolamine bromide as directed by a doctor, and patients should avoid overdosing to prevent adverse effects.
General data about SCOBUTIL 10mg
- Substance:
- butylscopolammonium bromide
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-10-2014
- Product code:
- W60864002
- Concentration:
- 10mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 25
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- OTC — Over the Counter = medicine that does not require a medical prescription.
Pharmaceutical forms available for butylscopolammonium bromide
Concentrations available for butylscopolammonium bromide
- 10mg
- 10mg/ml
- 20mg/ml