{"product_id":"buscapine-10-mg-40-tablets","title":"Buscapina 10 mg, 40 coated tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Buscapina 10 mg and what is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg, 40 coated tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an antispasmodic medicine. It is indicated for the relief of smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal, biliary and genitourinary tracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpasms occur when certain muscles contract involuntarily, causing discomfort such as cramps, colic or spasmodic abdominal pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e acts on these muscle contractions, helping to relieve the associated discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts active ingredient belongs to the group of anticholinergic antispasmodics and is a semi-synthetic derivative of belladonna alkaloids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack of 40 coated tablets ensures the medicine is available for use in accordance with the instructions in the leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to remember that Buscapina provides symptomatic relief but does not necessarily treat the underlying cause of the pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat types of pain is Buscapina indicated for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina\u003c\/strong\u003e is indicated for the treatment of spasms affecting certain organs and structures of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts main indications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGastrointestinal spasms:\u003c\/strong\u003e it helps to relieve abdominal cramps and colic associated with involuntary contractions of the digestive smooth muscle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiliary tract spasms:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can be used to relieve spasmodic discomfort in the biliary tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenitourinary spasms:\u003c\/strong\u003e it acts on the contractions of the smooth muscle in the genitourinary tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all abdominal pain is caused by spasms. Therefore, if the pain is severe, persistent or accompanied by other symptoms, it is important to consult a healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Buscapina 10 mg work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient in \u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is scopolamine butylbromide, also known as hyoscine butylbromide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a quaternary ammonium compound with an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mechanism of action involves blocking certain muscarinic receptors involved in muscle contraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, it helps to reduce spasms that can cause pain in the gastrointestinal, biliary and genitourinary tracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuscapina does not act as a conventional analgesic, but rather exerts its effect primarily on involuntary muscle contractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits and characteristics of Buscapina 10 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg, 40 coated tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e, has various characteristics related to its pharmacological action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntispasmodic action:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps to reduce involuntary contractions of smooth muscle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief from abdominal cramps:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is indicated for abdominal discomfort of spasmodic origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction on the bile ducts:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can relieve spasms affecting these structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenitourinary action:\u003c\/strong\u003e it acts on spasms of the genitourinary tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOral administration:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is available as coated tablets that are easy to incorporate into the prescribed regimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 40 tablets:\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a supply of tablets for various doses according to needs and recommendations for use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of the medicine must comply with the authorised indications and is not a substitute for medical assessment where warning signs are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho can take Buscapina 10 mg?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is indicated for adults and children aged 6 years and over, in accordance with the recommendations in the patient information leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for the relief of gastrointestinal, biliary and genitourinary spasms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn children, it is particularly important to follow the dosage recommendations and to consult a healthcare professional in the event of persistent abdominal pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt must not be used in children under 6 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with certain medical conditions, particularly narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention or obstructive disorders of the digestive system, should avoid using this medicine where there is a contraindication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Buscapina 10 mg, 40 coated tablets, be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edosage of Buscapina 10 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e should be in accordance with the instructions in the patient information leaflet or the recommendations of a healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the product information, the usual dosage is 1 to 2 coated tablets, 3 to 5 times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum daily dose is 10 tablets, equivalent to 100 mg of scopolamine butylbromide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure correct administration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e stick to the amount recommended for your condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwallow the tablets whole:\u003c\/strong\u003e they must not be chewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake with water:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a glass of water to help you swallow them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not exceed the maximum dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid prolonged use:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not use Buscapina continuously without knowing the cause of the pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition of Buscapina 10 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e coated tablet contains 10 mg of scopolamine butylbromide as the active ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compound is responsible for its antispasmodic action on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal, biliary and genitourinary tracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the active ingredient, the tablets contain excipients necessary for their manufacture and coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full list of ingredients, particularly if you have any allergies or intolerances, please refer to the up-to-date patient information leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications for Buscapina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e must not be used in certain clinical situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts main contraindications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy:\u003c\/strong\u003e hypersensitivity to scopolamine butylbromide or to any of its excipients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow-angle glaucoma:\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly when untreated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrinary retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e significant difficulty in emptying the bladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProstatic hypertrophy with urinary retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e where there is obstructive difficulty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical gastrointestinal stenosis:\u003c\/strong\u003e a narrowing that impedes digestive transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParalytic or obstructive ileus:\u003c\/strong\u003e severe disturbances in intestinal transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMegacolon:\u003c\/strong\u003e pathological dilation of the colon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMyasthenia gravis:\u003c\/strong\u003e a condition affecting neuromuscular transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTachycardia:\u003c\/strong\u003e an abnormal increase in heart rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren under 6 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of age\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e this medicine must not be administered to this age group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore using the medicine, read the patient information leaflet to check all applicable contraindications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the side effects of Buscapina?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all medicines, \u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina\u003c\/strong\u003e can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReactions reported include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUncommon side effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in sweating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin reactions, such as itching or hives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTachycardia, according to the relevant safety information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRare side effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrinary retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSide effects of unknown frequency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypersensitivity reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty breathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnaphylactic reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnaphylactic shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, facial swelling or loss of consciousness, seek urgent medical attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor exact frequencies and a full list of adverse effects, please refer to the updated patient information leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions before taking Buscapina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore using \u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is important to consider certain circumstances that may require caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a healthcare professional if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have experienced increased intraocular pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a history of tachycardia or heart problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have difficulty passing urine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have an enlarged prostate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have had problems with bowel obstruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are taking medicines with anticholinergic effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe abdominal pain is persistent or of unknown cause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuscapina should not be used for prolonged periods to treat abdominal pain without a proper diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePharmacist’s advice on the use of Buscapina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Farmaciasdirect, we recommend using \u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusively for discomfort associated with gastrointestinal, biliary or genitourinary spasms, and in accordance with the instructions in the patient information leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdominal pain can have various causes, so it is important to pay attention to its intensity, duration and associated symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek medical advice if you experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSevere or worsening abdominal pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent nausea or vomiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood in the stools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFainting or a feeling of losing consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant changes in bowel habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePain accompanied by difficulty urinating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not exceed the maximum daily dose and avoid prolonging treatment without medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan Buscapina be bought over the counter at a pharmacy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuscapina 10 mg coated tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medicine that can be dispensed without a prescription in Spain, in accordance with its authorised conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis does not mean that it is free from contraindications or adverse effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore using it, it is important to read the patient information leaflet and consult your pharmacist if you have any doubts about its intended use or compatibility with other treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf abdominal pain is severe or recurrent, it is advisable to seek medical advice rather than repeatedly using antispasmodic 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