Buscopan

Buscopan is an antispasmodic medicine that reduces spasms of the gastrointestinal muscles and inhibits the production of gastric secretions and is a great remedy for cramps.

Buscopan is produced by the Boehringer pharmaceutical company and can be purchased from conventional pharmacies in the form of tablets, tablets or drops, for example.

Buscopan price

The price of Buscopan varies from approximately 10 reais, and may vary according to dosage, form of presentation and quantity of the product.

Buscopan Indications

Buscopan is indicated for the treatment of abdominal pains, cramps, spasms and discomfort. In addition, Buscopan may also be used to treat spasms of the biliary tract, genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, biliary and renal colic and gastrointestinal endoscopy or radiology.

How to use Buscopan

The method of use of Buscopan varies according to its form of presentation, and general recommendations include:

Buscopan Drágeas

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 should be administered orally, and may dissolve the drops in a little water.

The recommended doses are:

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

Dosage for children under 6 years of age may be:

• Children up to 3 months: 1.5 mg per kilogram of body weight per dose, repeated 3 times daily
• Children between 3 and 11 months: 0.7 mg / kg / dose, repeated 3 times daily.
• Children 1 to 6 years: 0.3 mg / kg / dose at 0.5 mg / kg / dose, repeated 3 times daily.

The dosage and dosage of the drug may vary according to the characteristics of the patient.

Buscopan side effects

The major side effects of Buscopan include allergy to the skin, hives, increased heart rate, dry mouth or urinary retention.

Contraindications of Buscopan

Buscopan is contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, myasthenia gravis or megacolon. In addition, Buscpan should not be taken by pregnant women without doctor's advice.

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