Buscopan 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It is also be used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation).

Buscopan 20mg Injection is used to treat variety of diseases ranging from muscle cramps, increased salivation, disorders of passing urine, COPD, involuntary muscle movements, etc.

Uses of Buscopan Injection

Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of Buscopan Injection

In Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Buscopan 20mg Injection effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort.
Buscopan 20mg Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Buscopan 20mg Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.

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Side effects of Buscopan Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Buscopan

Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Diarrhea
Dilatation of pupil

How to use Buscopan Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Buscopan 20mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Buscopan 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Buscopan 20mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.

Driving

UNSAFE

Buscopan 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Buscopan 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buscopan 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Buscopan 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buscopan 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Buscopan 20mg Injection

₹9.74/Injection

Buscogast 20mg Injection

Sanofi India Ltd

₹11.65/injection

20% costlier

Hyocimax 20mg Injection

Zydus Cadila

₹10/injection

3% costlier

Hyoscine Bromide 20mg Injection

Zydus Cadila

₹11.87/injection

22% costlier

Hyospan 20mg Injection

Cipla Ltd

₹6.53/injection

33% cheaper

Hyosil 20mg Injection

Wockhardt Ltd

₹8.75/injection

10% cheaper

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Quick tips

Buscopan 20mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Buscopan 20mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Scopolamine Alkaloid

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergics

Patient concerns

Suffeing from stomach problem from child hood. Bowls is not in form and mucus passed everyday.

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Physician

Hi, Welcome To 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney. This is Irritable bowel syndrome. Take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone along with smooth muscle relaxants like Mebeverine.

Restless leg syndrome with irritable bowel syndrome

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

take cobadex czs once daily for 1 monthevion 400 mg once daily for 1 month

User feedback

Patients taking Buscopan 20mg Injection

Once A Month

63%

Once A Week

16%

Once A Day

Twice A Month

Thrice A Day

Twice A Day

Alternate Day

FAQs

What does Buscopan 20mg Injection treat and how does it work?

Buscopan 20mg Injection is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasm and irritable bowel syndrome. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach, frequent diarrhea and other discomforts like bloating and flatulence.

Is Buscopan 20mg Injection the same as scopolamine?

Scopolamine is the brand name of Buscopan 20mg Injection

Is it an anti-histamine?

It is not an anti-histamine

Does Buscopan 20mg Injection cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?

Buscopan 20mg Injection is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.

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References

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