BUTYLSCOPOLAMIN PUREN 10 mg coated tablets, 20 tablets

Instructions for use for BUTYLSCOPOLAMIN PUREN 10 mg coated tablets, 20 tablets

Instructions for use

Children aged 6-12 years	1 Tablet	3 times daily	regardless of meals
Adults	1-2 Tablets	3-5 times daily	regardless of meals

Indications

Mechanism of action

How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient influences the nervous system by inhibiting the transmission of certain stimuli.Various neurotransmitters are involved in the transmission of these stimuli, and their function is partially suppressed by butylscopolamine.In this way, the drug is able to relieve spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, the biliary and urinary tracts, and the uterus.

Composition

Contraindications

What are the contraindications?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Myasthenia gravis (a disease of the nervous system with muscle weakness)
- Urinary retention
- Prostate enlargement
- Cardiac arrhythmias with accelerated pulse (tachycardia)
- Narrowing in the digestive tract, e.g., in the esophagus, stomach, small or large intestine
- Intestinal obstruction
- Megacolon (pathologically enlarged colon)
- Narrow-angle glaucoma

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years: The medication should generally not be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, this medication should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended.Weaning may need to be considered.

If this medication has been prescribed to you despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with using the medication despite a contraindication.

Side effects

What undesirable effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
- Itching
- Hives
- Reduced sweating (hypohidrosis)
- Skin dehydration
- Low blood pressure
- Increased heart rate

If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here primarily considers side effects that occur in at least one out of 1,000 treated patients.

Notes

What should you consider?
- The ability to react may be impaired even when used as directed, especially at higher doses or in combination with alcohol.Pay particular attention to this when participating in road traffic or operating machinery (including household appliances) that could cause injury.
- Caution is advised in case of intolerance to sucrose.If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be drug interactions.Therefore, you should always inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are currently taking before starting treatment with a new medication.This also applies to medications you buy yourself, use only occasionally, or whose use was some time ago.

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