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Scopan Tablet is used to relieve abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, spasms and discomfort. It contains Hyoscine butylbromide which works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, abnormal/reduced sweating, and fast heart rate. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Scopan Tablet

Scopan Tablet is a specialised medication designed to relieve painful spasms and cramps in the stomach and intestines. It is commonly prescribed to treat the abdominal discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and spasm-related pain in the digestive tract. By targeting the source of the pain directly, it helps restore comfort to your digestive system.

You will typically take this medication only when you experience active cramps, rather than as a continuous daily treatment, though your doctor will provide your exact plan. It can be taken safely with or without food. Combining this treatment with mindful eating habits and stress management can greatly improve your long-term digestive comfort.

While taking Scopan Tablet, some people may experience mild side effects like a dry mouth or temporarily blurred vision. If you notice any serious side effects, such as sudden eye pain, difficulty urinating, or a severe allergic reaction, you must stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have a history of heart issues, thyroid conditions, or prostate problems. Do not take this if you have glaucoma, a rare muscle weakness condition called myasthenia gravis, or a severely enlarged bowel, as this medicine can worsen these specific conditions.

This medicine can interact with certain allergy drugs, antidepressants, and travel sickness remedies, which may increase the chance of experiencing dry mouth or blurred vision. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or are over 65 years old, please consult your doctor or pharmacist to ensure this treatment is safe for your circumstances.

 

Uses of Scopan Tablet

Doctors prescribe Scopan Tablet to manage and relieve symptoms associated with muscle spasms in the digestive and urinary systems. These include:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Helps ease the painful stomach cramps, bloating, and sudden abdominal spasms associated with this condition.
  • Gastrointestinal muscle spasms: Relieves painful cramping in the stomach, intestines, and biliary tract.
  • Bladder spasms: Relaxes the smooth muscle of the urinary tract to ease the pain associated with bladder spasms.
     

Key Benefits

Scopan Tablet offers several important benefits that help relieve abdominal spasms and improve digestive comfort:

  • Targeted Pain Relief: It works directly on the spasming muscles in your abdomen, relaxing them to relieve pain at its source rather than simply masking it.
  • Rapid Relief from Abdominal Cramps: By relaxing the muscles of the digestive tract, it provides faster relief from gripping stomach pain and discomfort.
  • Reduced Bloating and Gut Spasms: It helps ease bloating and relieves the uncomfortable, urgent sensations associated with intestinal muscle spasms.
  • Improved Daily Comfort: Relief from abdominal pain and cramping allows you to return to your normal daily activities with greater comfort and confidence.
     

Directions for Use

  • Scopan Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it with food if you experience stomach upset.
  • It is advised to take Scopan Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, following the recommended dosage and duration to get optimal results.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

How Scopan Tablet Works

Scopan Tablet contains an antispasmodic medicine that helps relieve painful muscle spasms in the stomach, intestines, biliary tract, and urinary tract. Scopan Tablet works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a natural chemical messenger that signals the smooth muscles in these organs to contract. During a muscle spasm, these muscles tighten excessively, causing cramping and pain. By preventing these contraction signals from reaching the muscles, Scopan Tablet helps the muscles relax and relieves the spasm. Together, these actions help relieve abdominal cramps, reduce pain caused by muscle spasms, and improve comfort during digestive or urinary tract conditions.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with Scopan Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Scopan Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Scopan Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Driving

Caution

Scopan Tablet may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Scopan Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Caution

Scopan Tablet should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor about any existing heart problems before using Scopan Tablet.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Scopan Tablet should be taken with caution in geriatric patients. Please inform your doctor before using Scopan Tablet.

What if I have taken an overdose of Scopan Tablet

If you take more than the prescribed dose, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre. Symptoms of an overdose may include severe dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty urinating, and a rapid heartbeat.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Making small adjustments to your daily routine can support the action of Scopan Tablet and reduce the frequency of stomach spasms:

  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day instead of three large meals to avoid overworking your digestive system.
  • Limit your intake of known trigger foods, such as greasy, highly spiced, or processed foods, which can irritate the gut.
  • Keep a daily food and symptom diary to help identify specific foods that trigger your abdominal cramps.
  • Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoga, or mild walking, as high stress levels can trigger bowel spasms.
  • Stay well-hydrated by drinking water regularly, which supports healthy digestion and prevents constipation.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Scopan Tablet to start to work: The time required for Scopan Tablet to start to work is 2 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Scopan Tablet last: The effect of Scopan Tablet lasts for 11 to 12 hours.

Storage

• Store the tablets at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C.

What if you forget to take Scopan Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your normal schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not drive, ride a bicycle, or operate machinery if you experience blurred vision or dizziness after taking this medicine.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen side effects like dry mouth and dizziness.
  • Consult your doctor immediately if your stomach pain is severe, constant, occurs with a fever, or if you notice blood in your stool.
  • Always inform your pharmacist or dentist that you are taking this medication before starting any new treatments or undergoing procedures.
     

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Here are the medicines that may interact with Scopan Tablet and increase the risk of side effects or reduce treatment effectiveness:

  • Antihistamines and travel sickness medicines: Taking these alongside Scopan Tablet can increase the risk of dry mouth, blurred vision, and difficulty urinating.
  • Tricyclic antidepressants: Combining these can intensify the drying and muscle-relaxing side effects of both medications.
  • Metoclopramide or domperidone: Scopan Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of these medicines, which are used to speed up gut movement.
     

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTISPASMODICS]

FAQs

Scopan Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used to relieve abdominal and irritable bowel syndrome pain, cramps, and discomfort. It may also be used for diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures where spasms might be a problem, such as gastroduodenal endoscopy, and to produce smooth muscle relaxation prior to radiological procedures like pyelography.
Scopan Tablet stops the muscle contractions by relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestine, and bladder. Thereby providing relief from cramps, discomfort, and pain.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Scopan Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Constipation might be a side-effect of Scopan Tablet. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if the condition persists or worsens.
Consult your doctor before taking Scopan Tablet if you have tachycardia as Scopan Tablet might increase the heart rate further, which could lead to unpleasant complications. Regular monitoring of heart rate while taking Scopan Tablet is advised.
Scopan Tablet helps to relieve pain and cramps during periods by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestine. However, you are advised to take Scopan Tablet only if prescribed by the doctor.
Do not take Scopan Tablet at the same time as anti-emetic drugs such as domperidone and metoclopramide as they stop each other from working. Scopan Tablet works by decreasing the movement of the gut, whereas domperidone and metoclopramide increase the movements of the gut. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
The common side effects of Scopan Tablet include dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, abnormal/reduced sweating, and fast heart rate. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Take Scopan Tablet when you have stomach pain or cramps, with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole with plenty of water.
No, Scopan Tablet does not make you sleepy. However, if you feel sleepy or have any concerns, please contact your doctor.
Scopan Tablet is generally safe when taken in the doses and duration prescribed by your doctor. However, it should be used with caution in people with certain conditions, such as glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), bowel obstruction, paralytic or obstructive ileus, or an enlarged bowel.
No, Scopan Tablet should not be taken for more than two weeks in a row. If you experience new symptoms, or if your symptoms worsen or don't improve after two weeks, please consult your doctor.
Scopan Tablet generally starts working within 15 minutes after taking the medication. If Scopan Tablet does not provide relief from symptoms, please consult your doctor.
It is generally not recommended to take this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor decides it is absolutely necessary. Talk to your doctor before taking any medication while pregnant.
This medicine is typically taken as needed when you experience painful spasms. It should not be taken continuously every day without a specific recommendation from your physician. Talk to your doctor about your treatment duration.
It is best to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as alcohol can worsen side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, and dry mouth. Talk to your doctor for personalised advice.
If your pain becomes severe, does not go away, or is accompanied by fever, vomiting, or blood in your stool, seek immediate medical attention. Talk to your doctor right away.
No, it is not a general painkiller and will not help with headaches or backaches. It is an antispasmodic designed specifically to relax the muscles of the stomach and bowel. Talk to your doctor to learn more.

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India
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