Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Hyoscine butylbromide
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Biscotas Tablet is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Its anticholinergic action exerts a smooth-muscle relaxing/spasmolytic effect. Blockade of the muscarinic receptors in the GI tract is the basis for its use in the treatment of abdominal pain secondary to cramping. Hyoscine butylbromide also binds to nicotinic receptors, which induces a ganglion-blocking effect.
Pharmacological studies have revealed that hyoscine butylbromide is an anticholinergic drug with high affinity for muscarinic receptors located on the smooth-muscle cells of the GI tract. Its anticholinergic action exerts a smooth-muscle relaxing/spasmolytic effect.
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 Biscotas
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate
Dryness in mouth
Diarrhea
Dilatation of pupil
myasthenia gravis. theoretical risk due to its anticholinergic mechanism, but most patients experience no problems as Buscopan's main action is on receptors in the autonomic system, not those of skeletal muscle.
paralytic ileus.
prostatism.
porphyria.
Biscotas Tablet 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.
Biscotas Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Biscotas Tablet 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.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Hyoscine butylbromide is indicated in acute spasm, as in renal or biliary colic, in radiology for differential diagnosis of obstruction and to reduce spasm and pain in pyelography, and in other diagnostic procedures where spasm may be a problem (e.g. gastroduodenal endoscopy).
certain anti-arrhythmic drugs (e.g., disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine)
anticholinergic drugs (e.g., atropine, glycopyrrolate)
certain antidepressants (tricyclics such as amitriptyline)
other antispasmodic drugs (e.g., clidinium, dicyclomine, propantheline)
certain anti-Parkinson's drugs (e.g., trihexyphenidyl)
belladonna alkaloids
MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
pramlintide
potassium tablets/capsules
Do not chew, crush or break it. Biscotas Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Biscotas Tablet, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take it at the same time every day, either with or without food.
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 Biscotas Tablet 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Biscotas Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What does Biscotas Tablet treat and how does it work?
Biscotas Tablet is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach and other discomforts like bloating.
Q. Is Biscotas Tablet the same as scopolamine?
Scopolamine is the brand name of Biscotas Tablet
Q. Is it an anti-histamine?
It is not an anti-histamine
Q. Does Biscotas Tablet cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?
Biscotas Tablet is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.
