Scopinal 20 Mg/1 ml Ampoule 5Pcs

Description

Scopinal ampoules contain a medicine called “Hyoscine-N-butylbromide”. This belongs to a group of medicines called “antispasmodics”. Scopinal ampoules are used to relieve cramps in the muscles of your: Stomach Gut (intestine) Bladder and the tubes that lead to the outside of your body (urinary system) Scopinal ampoules can also be used in some diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures where spasm may be a problem for example barium enema. How to use Receiving the injection Scopinal ampoules may be given in three ways: By being slowly injected into a vein By an injection into a muscle By subcutaneous Scopinal ampoules may be diluted with other solutions if needed How much will you be given You will usually be given one ampoule, but you may be given a further ampoule after half an hour if required If you are being given Scopinal ampoules as part of an endoscopy your dose may need to be given more often You should not be given more than 5 ampoules in any 24-hour period. Scopinal ampoules are not recommended for children. Warnings and precautions You should not be given Scopinal if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to hyoscine-N- butylbromide or any of the other ingredients You have glaucoma (an eye problem) You have megacolon (a very enlarged bowel) You have something called “myasthenia gravis” (a very rare muscle weakness problem) You have a very fast heart rate You have difficulty or pain passing water (urine) such as men with prostate problems You have gut blockage problems or a totally inactive gut You are pregnant, likely to get pregnant, or are breast-feeding You should not receive this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Take special care with Scopinal Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using your medicine if: You have any heart problems You have a fever You have a problem with your thyroid gland such as an overactive thyroid gland Side Effects Stop taking your medicine and see a doctor straight away, if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment: Allergic reactions such as skin rash, nettle rash, redness of the skin and itching Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) such as difficulty breathing, feeling faint or dizzy (shock) Painful red eye with loss of vision Other side effects Dry mouth (affects fewer than 1 in 10 people) Dizziness (affects fewer than 1 in 10 people) Blurred vision (affects fewer than 1 in 10 people) Increased heart rate (affects fewer than 1 in 10 people) Constipation Abnormal sweating or reduced sweating Being unable to pass water (urine) Low blood pressure, for example feeling faint Flushing Dilated pupils Increased fluid pressure inside the eye Storage Information Store below 30°C. Protect from light and heat. Drug Interactions In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: Medicines for depression called “tetracyclic antidepressants” or “tricyclic antidepressants” such as doxepin Medicines for allergies and travel sickness called “antihistamines” Medicines to control your heart beat such as quinidine or disopyramide Medicines for severe mental illness such as haloperidol or fluphenazine Medicines usually used for breathing problems such as salbutamol, ipratropium, tiotropium, or atropine-like medicines Amantadine - for Parkinson’s disease and flu Metoclopramide - for feeling sick (nausea) Ingredients The active ingredient is Hyoscine-N-butylbromide. The other ingredients are: Hydrobromic acid and water for injection.