Hyoscine Butylbromide
About Hyoscine Butylbromide
Hyoscine Butylbromide belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, cramps, and discomfort. It may also be used for diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures where spasms might be a problem, such as gastroduodenal endoscopy, and to produce smooth muscle relaxation prior to radiological procedures like pyelography.
Hyoscine Butylbromide contains ‘Hyoscine butylbromide’ that stops muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.
Take Hyoscine Butylbromide as prescribed. In some cases, Hyoscine Butylbromide may cause side-effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, abnormal/reduced sweating, and fast heart rate. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Do not take Hyoscine Butylbromide if you are pregnant, likely to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Hyoscine Butylbromide may cause blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Hyoscine Butylbromide is not recommended for children below 6years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Hyoscine Butylbromide
Medicinal Benefits
Hyoscine Butylbromide belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal cramps that cause pain and discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Besides this, Hyoscine Butylbromide is also used to treat stomach pain, intestinal cramps, bladder cramps, and period pain. Hyoscine Butylbromide stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.
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Side Effects of Hyoscine Butylbromide
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Abnormal/reduced sweating
- Fast heart rate
- Diarrhoea
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that mainly affects the large intestine. IBS is also known as spastic colon, irritable colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. It is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. The exact cause is unknown, but common causes of IBS are acidity, stress, carbonated foods and beverages, irregular hormone levels, eating/drinking habits, food allergies and intolerances, certain food and medications. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, and/or diarrhoea.
Abdominal pain and cramps: Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and pelvic region, generally known as stomach or tummy pain. The common causes of abdominal pain include inflammation, infections, intestinal disorders and obstruction/blockage.
FAQs
Hyoscine Butylbromide stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Hyoscine Butylbromide. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Constipation might be a side-effect of Hyoscine Butylbromide. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if the condition persists or worsens.
Consult your doctor before taking Hyoscine Butylbromide if you have tachycardia as Hyoscine Butylbromide might increase the heart rate further, which could lead to unpleasant complications. Regular monitoring of heart rate while taking Hyoscine Butylbromide is advised.
Hyoscine Butylbromide helps to relieve pain and cramps during periods by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestine. However, you are advised to take Hyoscine Butylbromide only if prescribed by the doctor.
Do not take Hyoscine Butylbromide at the same time as anti-emetic drugs such as domperidone and metoclopramide as they stop each other from working. Hyoscine Butylbromide works by decreasing the movement of the gut, whereas domperidone and metoclopramide increase the movements of the gut. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
