Hyoscine butylbromide is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm
It 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).

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..

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

• 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.

Ques. Q. What does Hyoscine butylbromide treat and how does it work?
Hyoscine butylbromide 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). Hyoscine butylbromide acts by relaxing the smooth muscles and by inhibiting secretions in the lining of the gastro-intestinal tract

Ques. Q. Is Hyoscine butylbromide the same as scopolamine?
Scopolamine is the brand name of Hyoscine butylbromide

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

Ques. 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

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