Buscapan – what is it for and how to use it?

Buscopan is the  trade name of the medicine composed of scopolamine butylbromide, it is used to treat symptoms of colic of the stomach , intestine and sexual and urinary organs. The medication can be found in oral solution, tablets or injectables.

A medical prescription is not required to buy buscopan in the main pharmacy chains in Brazil. However, it is recommended to confirm the information contained in the package insert to ensure that taking the medication is safe in the patient’s situation.

What is buscopan for?

It mainly serves to relieve menstrual and intestinal pain. It acts on the central nervous system, inhibiting the signal it passes to the smooth muscle causing the contractions that cause the pain to act, so the muscles relax and the pain goes away.

One of the side effects of buscopan  is that it inhibits the secretions of the salivary, nasal and sweat glands, that is, it makes individuals sweat less and eliminate less runny nose. This is a good thing for people with acute rhinitis or individuals who have a problem that causes them to sweat excessively, which makes this a beneficial side effect.

Indications and when should I take buscopan:

Buscopan is indicated to treat the following symptoms:

• Menstrual cramps and related pain;
• Intestinal cramps ;
• Pain in the gastrointestinal tract;
• Pain related to urinary tract infection;
• Assistant for endoscopy and radiology treatment;
• Treat abnormal involuntary movements of the bile ducts;
• Pains of female sexual organs.

Buscopan starts its action just  a few minutes after ingestion, both in the form of a tablet and an oral solution, providing relief in less than 30 minutes, the effect lasts from 6 to 8 hours.

Buscopan how to take?

The way to use buscopan  varies according to the way it is presented, and general recommendations include:

Look for dragees:

• The recommended dose for adults and children over 6 years is 1 to 2 tablets of 10 mg, 3 to 5 times a day.

Buscopan drops:

• The dose must be administered orally, and the drops can be dissolved in a little water.

Recommended doses are:

• Adults and children over 6 years: 20 to 40 drops (10-20 mg), 3 to 5 times a day.
• Children between 1 and 6 years : 10 to 20 drops (5-10 mg), 3 times a day.
• Infants: 10 drops (5 mg) 3 times a day.

Dosage for children under 6 years of age can be:

• 3 months: 1.5 mg per kilogram of body weight per dose, repeated 3 times daily
• 3 and 11 months: 0.7 mg/kg/dose, repeated 3 times daily.
• 1 to 6 years: 0.3 mg/kg/dose to 0.5 mg/kg/dose, repeated 3 times daily.
• The dosage and dosage of the drug may vary according to the patient’s characteristics.

Contraindications of buscopan:

Buscopan is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, myasthenia gravis or megacolon. Also, it should not be taken by pregnant women without medical advice.

Buscopan price:

The Medicine is a medicine marketed by the laboratory Boehringer Ingelheim. Any doubts regarding the composition or effects should be reported to SAC 0800 701 66 33 or discussed with a pharmacist. The remedy can be found in the main Brazilian pharmacy chains.

The 20 ml drop solution costs an average of R$10.00 to R$15.00, the box with 20 common pills costs an average of R$10.00 to 15.00 and the compound version tends to be only R$2, 00 to BRL 3.00.