What is Hyoscine Injection used for?
Hyoscine injection is an antispasmodic medicine that is taken to relieve cramps in the stomach, intestines, or bladder and It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is an anticholinergic medication.
Hyoscine injection ingredient
It contains hyoscine butyl bromide 20mg as the active ingredient. Other ingredients include; 1.8 mg methylparahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and 0.2 mg propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216) as excipients.
How does Hyoscine injection work?
it works by reducing the peristalsis (wave-like contractions) of smooth muscle resulting in relief from spasms in certain organs in the digestive system. It helps to relieve stomach cramps and period pains by helping your digestive system and bladder relax
Hyoscine Injection Dosage
In Adults, One ampoule (20 mg) Hyoscine injection is given intramuscularly or intravenously, repeated after half an hour if necessary.
What are the Side effects of taking a Hyoscine injection?
- Feeling sleepy or dizzy.
- A dry mouth.
- Constipation.
- Fast heart rate.
- Blurred vision.
- Problems peeing.
How quickly does Hyoscine Butylbromide injection work in the body?
Hyoscine hydrobromide injection takes about 20 to 30 minutes to start working. The Hyoscine butyl bromide patches take up to 6 hours to work fully.
When should the hyoscine butyl bromide tablet not be taken?
- When you have thyroid, kidney, or liver problems.
- When you have epilepsy (seizures).
- When you have digestive problems, such as acid reflux or severe constipation.
Where can you buy a Hyoscine Butylbromide injection in Nigeria?
Buy Hyoscine Butylbromide injection online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
