BUSCOPAN TABLET 10MG (TABLET)

Indications / Uses: Acute GI, biliary & genitourinary spasm including biliary & renal colic. Inj: Aid in diagnostic & therapeutic procedures eg, gastroduodenal endoscopy, radiology. Dosage / Direction for Use: Tab Adult & childn >6 yr 1-2 tab 3-5 times daily. Inj Adult & adolescent >12 yr 20-40 mg by slow IV, IM or SC several times daily. Max: 100 mg daily. Infant & childn Severe cases: 0.3-0.6 mg/kg by slow IV, IM or SC several times daily. Max: 1.5 mg/kg daily. Administration: May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity. Myasthenia gravis, mechanical stenosis in GIT, paralytical or obstructive ileus, megacolon. Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy w/ urinary retention, tachycardia. Tab: Fructose intolerance. Inj: IM inj in patients on anticoagulants. Special Precautions: Seek medical advice in case of persisting or worsening severe, unexplained abdominal pain w/ symptoms eg, fever, nausea, vomiting, changes in bowel movement, abdominal tenderness, decreased BP, fainting or blood in stool. Narrow-angle glaucoma. If patients experience accommodation disorder or dizziness, avoid driving or operating machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Tab: Patients susceptible to intestinal or urinary outlet obstructions, inclined to tachyarrhythmia. Inj: Anaphylaxis. Monitor patients w/ cardiac conditions submitted to parenteral treatment. Side Effects / Adverse Reactions: Anaphylactic reactions & shock, dyspnoea, skin reactions (eg, urticaria, rash, erythema, pruritus) & other hypersensitivity; tachycardia; dry mouth; dyshidrosis; urinary retention. Inj: Visual accommodation disorders, mydriasis, increased IOP; decreased BP, dizziness, flushing Interactions: Intensified anticholinergic effects of tri- & tetracyclic antidepressants, antihistamines, antipsychotics, quinidine, amantadine, disopyramide & other anticholinergics (eg, tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine-like compd). Diminution of the effects of both drugs on GIT w/ dopamine antagonists eg, metoclopramide. Enhanced tachycardiac effects of β-adrenergic agents.