Dhacopan Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hyoscine-N-butylbromide

Indications/Uses

Smooth muscle spasm, dysmenorrhoea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn >12 yr 1-2 tab tds-qds. Syr Childn 6-12 yr 2 tsp tds.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Glaucoma; gastric or duodenal ulcer, urinary retention; prostatic enlargement; paralytic ileus, pyloric stenosis.

Special Precautions

Tachycardia, cardiac insufficiency; pregnancy, breastfeeding. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

Adverse Reactions

Dry mouth w/ difficulty in swallowing & thirst, increased IOP, flushing, dry skin, difficulty in micturition, constipation, palpitations & arrhythmias.

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Drug Interactions

Metoclopramide, alcohol.

MIMS Class

Antispasmodics

ATC Classification

A03BB01 - butylscopolamine ; Belongs to the class of belladonna alkaloids, semisynthetic, quaternary ammonium compounds. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

P₁

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dhacopan film-coated tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10 × 10's;1000's

Form

Dhacopan syr 5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

3.8 L x 1's

Dhacopan

hyoscine

Manufacturer:

Teva

Distributor:

Zuellig