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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

COMPOSITION:
Hyoscine butylbromide (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Xspas 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Xspas 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Xspas 10mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use.

Driving

Xspas 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Xspas 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xspas 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Xspas 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xspas 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Hyoscine butylbromide   10mg

Uses of Xspas Tablet
Xspas 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasmIt is used to relieve cramps in the muscles of stomach, intestine, bladder and ureter. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

How to use Xspas Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xspas 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Xspas Tablet works
Hyoscine belongs to class of medications called antimuscarinic and antispasmodic. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles and by inhibiting secretions in the lining of the gastro-intestinal tract..

Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth, Arrhythmia, Reduced bronchial secretions, Excessive thirst, Increased heart rate, Dry skin, Palpitations, Photophobia, Loss of accommodation, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Slow heart rate, Dilatation of pupil, Difficulty in urination, Constipation.

Expert advice for Xspas Tablet

Do not take hyoscine if you are allergic to hyoscine or any of the other ingredient of the tablet or solution.
Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking hyoscine as it may cause drowsiness.
Consult your doctor before taking hyoscine, if you have a history of heart problems like heart failure or fast heart rate; an overactive thyroid; fever, constipation or difficulty while urinating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does Xspas treat and how does it work?
Xspas is used for treating motion sickness. It is also used for relief from spasm in the genito-urinary tract, gastro-intestinal tract as well as during irritable bowel syndrome (IBD). Xspas acts by relaxing the smooth muscles and by inhibiting secretions in the lining of the gastro-intestinal tract

Q. Is Xspas the same as scopolamine?
Scopolamine is the brand name of Xspas

Q. Is it an anti-histamine?
It is not an anti-histamine

Q. Can I take paracetamol/ibuprofen/painkillers with hyoscine?
Hyoscine is not known to interact with paracetamol/ibuprofen/painkillers.Drugs are known to interact with each other and cause adverse effects.Any drug used in combination with hyoscine should be as per the doctor's advice

Q. Does Xspas cause drowsiness or relieve nausea?
Xspas is known to relieve nausea and may cause drowsiness as a side effect.