Do not take Hyoscine butylbromide:

 

• If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine.

• If you have glaucoma.

• If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle disease).

• If you have or suspect that you have a blocked bowel.

• If you have a condition where your bowel is blocked or does not work properly (paralytic or obstructive ileus).

• If you have an enlarged bowel (megacolon).

• If you have an enlarged prostate gland (for men).

 

Warnings and precautions:

 

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have heart problems such as a very fast heart rate (tachycardia).

• If you have an overactive thyroid gland.

• If you have difficulty passing urine.

• If you have constipation.

• If you have a fever.

• If you have liver or kidney problems.

 

Possible side effects:

 

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop a rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

 

Serious side effects:

• Eye problems: pain and vision loss

Other medicines and Hyoscine butylbromide

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

 

Hyoscine butylbromide interacts with the following:

 

• Tetracyclic antidepressants used for depression

• Medicines that control your heartbeat

• Medicines for severe mental illness

• Medicines used for breathing problems (like asthma and COPD)

• Antihistamines used for allergy

• Amantadine

 

How to take Hyoscine butylbromide:

 

• This medicine is intended for adults and children 6 years and older.

• Take as indicated by your doctor.

• The usual dosing is 2 tablets (20 mg) 4 times a day.

• In children between 6-12 years, the usual dose is 1 tablet 3 times a day.

• For IBS, the dosing is 1 tablet (10 mg) 3 times a day.

 

How to store Hyoscine butylbromide:  

 

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.