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Use of Buscopan (Scopolamine)
Take Buscopan (Scopolamine) only as directed. Do not take more of it,
do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your
doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
Dose of Buscopan (Scopolamine)
The dose of Buscopan (Scopolamine) will be different for different patients.
Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following
information includes only the average doses of your medicine. If your
dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do
so.
For oral dosage form (tablets) of Buscopan (Scopolamine):
To treat urinary problems or intestine problems or painful menstruation:
Older adults, adults, and teenagers: 10 to 20 milligrams (mg) three or
four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
Children: Dose must be determined by your doctor.
Take Buscopan (Scopolamine) 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals unless
otherwise directed by your doctor.
Missed Dose of Buscopan (Scopolamine)
If you miss a dose of Buscopan (Scopolamine), take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage of Buscopan (Scopolamine)
- Keep Buscopan (Scopolamine) out of the reach of children.
- Store Buscopan (Scopolamine) away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store Buscopan (Scopolamine) tablets in the bathroom, near
the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause
Buscopan (Scopolamine) to break down.
- Do not keep outdated Buscopan (Scopolamine) or Buscopan (Scopolamine)
tablets that are no longer needed.
- Be sure that any discarded Buscopan (Scopolamine) is out of the reach
of children.
Precautions While Using Buscopan (Scopolamine)
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before and after handling.
Taking an overdose of scopolamine with
alcohol or other CNS depressants may lead to unconsciousness and possibly
death. Some signs of overdose are clumsiness or unsteadiness;
dizziness; severe drowsiness; fever; hallucinations (seeing, hearing,
or feeling things that are not there); confusion; shortness of breath
or troubled breathing; slurred speech; unusual excitement, nervousness,
restlessness, or irritability; fast heartbeat; and unusual warmth, dryness,
and flushing of skin.
Buscopan (Scopolamine) may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature
to increase. Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise or
hot weather while you are taking Buscopan (Scopolamine), since overheating
may result in heat stroke. Also, hot baths or saunas may make
you dizzy or faint while you are taking Buscopan (Scopolamine).
Check with your doctor before you stop using Buscopan (Scopolamine) .
Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are using
before stopping completely. Stopping Buscopan (Scopolamine) may cause
withdrawal side effects such as vomiting, sweating, and dizziness.
Buscopan (Scopolamine) may cause some people to have blurred
vision. Make sure your vision is clear before you drive or do
anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well.
These medicines may also cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light
than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses may help lessen the discomfort
from bright light.
Buscopan (Scopolamine), especially in high doses, may cause some people
to become dizzy or drowsy. Make sure you know how you react to
Buscopan (Scopolamine) before you drive, use machines, or do anything
else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you
get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen
this problem.
Buscopan (Scopolamine) may cause dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat.
For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt
bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your
mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical
doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance
of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
Buscopan (Scopolamine) will add to the effects of alcohol and
other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system,
possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines
or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers,
or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates;
medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some
dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above
while you are using Buscopan (Scopolamine).
For patients taking any of these medicines by mouth :
Do not take Buscopan (Scopolamine) within 2 or 3 hours of taking antacids
or medicine for diarrhea. Taking antacids or antidiarrhea medicines and
Buscopan (Scopolamine) too close together may prevent Buscopan (Scopolamine)
from working properly.
Side Effects of Buscopan (Scopolamine)
Along with its needed effects, Buscopan (Scopolamine) may cause some
unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if
they do they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if the following side effect
occurs:
Rare
Confusion (especially in the elderly); dizziness, lightheadedness (continuing),
or fainting; eye pain; skin rash or hives
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision (continuing) or changes in near vision; clumsiness or
unsteadiness; confusion ; convulsions (seizures); difficulty in breathing,
muscle weakness (severe), or tiredness (severe); dizziness; drowsiness
(severe); dryness of mouth, nose, or throat (severe); fast heartbeat;
fever; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not
there); slurred speech; unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness,
or irritability; unusual warmth, dryness, and flushing of skin.
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to
the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following
side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common:
Constipation (less common with hyoscyamine); decreased sweating; dryness
of mouth, nose, throat, or skin
Less common or rare:
Bloated feeling; blurred vision; decreased flow of breast milk; difficult
urination; difficulty in swallowing; drowsiness (more common with high
doses of any of these medicines and with usual doses of scopolamine when
given by mouth or by injection); false sense of well-being (for scopolamine
only); headache; increased sensitivity of eyes to light; lightheadedness
(with injection); loss of memory; nausea or vomiting; redness or other
signs of irritation at place of injection; trouble in sleeping (for scopolamine
only); unusual tiredness or weakness.
After you stop using scopolamine, your body may need time to adjust.
The length of time this takes depends on the amount of scopolamine you
were using and how long you used it. During this period of time check
with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Anxiety; irritability; nightmares; trouble in sleeping
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