Higan Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hyoscine-N-butylbromide

Indications/Uses

Relieves spasm of smooth muscle & visceral organs. Dysmenorrhea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >6 yr 1-2 tab 3-5 times daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Myasthenia gravis, megacolon.

Special Precautions

Narrow-angle glaucoma, patients susceptible to intestinal, urinary outlet obstructions & in those inclined to tachyarrhythmia.

Adverse Reactions

Xerostomia, tachycardia, urinary retention, allergic & skin reactions. Rarely, dyspnea (in patients w/ history of bronchial asthma or allergy).

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Drug Interactions

Anticholinergic effects intensified w/ TCAs, antihistamines, quinidine, amantadine & disopyramide. Tachycardiac effects of adrenergic agents enhanced. Dopamine antagonist.

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.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Higan FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

Higan

hyoscine

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Unison