BUSCOPAN® 10 MG TABLETS
| Composition: |
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| Each tablet contains: 10 mg hyoscine butylbromide 41,2 mg sucrose |
| Indication: |
| Buscopan® is used in the treatment of conditions associated with gastrointestinal spasm |
| Dosage: |
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Adults: 1 tablet three times daily (can be increased at the discretion of the
healthcare professional up to 2 tablets 4 times daily if necessary) Children 6-12 years:1 tablet three times daily Not indicated for children under the age of 6 years • The tablet should be swallowed whole with adequate liquid and not be chewed. • Buscopan should not be taken on a continuous daily basis or for extended periods without investigating the cause of the abdominal pain. • If you are experiencing continuous abdominal pain, consult your healthcare professional. |
| Use in pregnancy: |
| Buscopan® is not recommended during pregnancy. |
| Side effects: |
| Uncommon: tachycardia (racing pulse), dry mouth, abnormal sweating, skin reactions (itching) |
BUSCOPAN® 0,1 % SYRUP
| Composition: |
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| Each 5 ml of syrup contains: 5 mg of hyoscine butylbromide 15 mg saccharine sodium (sweetener) Sorbic acid 0,080 % w/v (preservative) |
| Indication: |
| Buscopan® syrup is used in the treatment of conditions associated with gastrointestinal spasm |
| Dosage: |
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Babies aged 1 – 3 months: 2,5 ml three times daily Infants 3 months – 1 year: 2,5 ml - 5 ml three times daily Children 1 – 3 years: 5 ml - 10 ml three times daily Children 3 – 6 years: 10 ml three times daily Children 6 – 12 years: 10 ml – 20 ml three times daily Adults and children > 12 years: 20 ml four times daily • The initial dose must be the lowest recommended for age. • Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose for age. • Buscopan® should not be taken on a continuous daily basis or for extended periods without investigating the cause of the abdominal pain. • If you are experiencing continuous abdominal pain, consult your healthcare professional |
| Use in pregnancy: |
| Buscopan® is not recommended during pregnancy. |
| Side effects: |
| Uncommon: tachycardia (racing pulse), dry mouth, abnormal sweating, skin reactions (itching) |