Question 1

hi , my 3year old is complaining about stomach pains since 3 weeks back and i have taken him to gp twice and they diagnosed tonsillitis and was given medication including buscopan..  he is eating well with no fever but keeps on complaining about pain?

Accepted Answer

Probiotic: After a course of antibiotics for his tonsillitis, the gut flora may change and a pediatric Probiotic may help to relieve his symptoms. Discontinue the Buscopan, provide non dairy sources of protein and a balanced diet until well. 
Dairy products may be difficult to digest during and shortly after receiving antibiotics. Watch for signs of vomiting, fever and dehydration. Please follow up.

Question 2

how to know which kind of medication i should take for occasional stomach pain, an antacid like maalox or a anti-spasmodic like buscopan?

Accepted Answer

Stomach pain: First we should determine the cause of the stomach pain. Many patients have stomach pain because of diet related issues, others from inflammation, genetics, virus, bacteria, etc. Have you tried a no-gluten, very low carbohydrate diet before? If now, start this first. You may find you will no longer need meds. Do you smoke? Where do you work? Work with chemicals? Consult with us to help you better.

Question 3

i am experiencing terrible pain cramps in my tummy also have a fever, i have taken buscopan and still no change now i am nauseous and have diarrhea i have all relative medications but nothing seems to be helping?

Accepted Answer

Cramps: at this time the most likely cause is a viral intestinal tract infection which should resolve with rest, drinking adequate room temperature fluids, eating only soft nonspicy,nongreasy food and taking acetomenophen for fever as needed. For persistent diarrhea imodium would help. If not gradually improving, call your physician.

Question 4

why can't you break or crush buscopan?

Accepted Answer

Changes efficacy: Many drugs are made a certain way to maximize how well they work. Crushing or breaking them can cause the active compounds to be released too fast, or differently. That drug has a version of sublingual hyoscamine which is held under the tongue and dissolves in order to work. But a regular pill will not work that way.

Question 5

my son is now 7 weeks old , he cries hysterically.. at 1st he used to start crying around 18:00 and on our last appointment was prescribed buscopan the 1st 2 days it got better but the last 3 days have been a nightmare he cries alot day and night?

Accepted Answer

Watch for: Watch for signs of hunger, pain, fever. Burping during and after a feed and place him on his back to sleep. Please follow up with your pediatrician.

Question 6

why is buscopan not recommended for achalasia sufferers?

Accepted Answer

"Buscopan": is an INHIBITOR of GI motility (the natural contraction of your gut which is necessary to "process" food into energy. It paralyzes the ESOPHAGUS as well and ACHALASIA or narrowing/spasm of the esophagus is made WORSE when the natural contraction of the gullet
is inhibited!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 7

what are the adverse effects of buscopan on pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Unknown risks: At this time the safety of this medication is unknown as there are no studies regarding it's use during pregnancy. It's fda category c which means t it should only be used if the benefits outweigh the unknown risks. For patients with severe bowel disease such as ibs it is often continued as the benefits outweigh the unknown risks. This will need to be decided by you and your doctor.

Question 8

can you mix nurofen and buscopan?

Accepted Answer

Usually safe.: There are not usually any interactions between nurofen (ibuprofen) and buscopan (scopolamine). As always, however, if you feel that you're having problems with the medications, or if they do not seem to be helping, contact your doctor. Good luck.

Question 9

is it ok to take buscopan an cialis?

Accepted Answer

: There are no interactions between Buscopan and Cialis.  So yes, you can take them together.

Question 10

what side effects can buscopan cause?

Accepted Answer

A short list: Increase in heart rate (tachycardia).
Dry mouth.
Reduced ability to sweat.
Allergic skin reactions.

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Hi , my 3year old is complaining about stomach pains since 3 weeks back and i have taken him to gp twice and they diagnosed tonsillitis and was given medication including buscopan.. he is eating well with no fever but keeps on complaining about pain?

A member asked:

How to know which kind of medication i should take for occasional stomach pain, an antacid like maalox or a anti-spasmodic like buscopan?

A member asked:

I am experiencing terrible pain cramps in my tummy also have a fever, i have taken buscopan and still no change now i am nauseous and have diarrhea i have all relative medications but nothing seems to be helping?

A member asked:

Why can't you break or crush buscopan?

A member asked:

My son is now 7 weeks old , he cries hysterically.. at 1st he used to start crying around 18:00 and on our last appointment was prescribed buscopan the 1st 2 days it got better but the last 3 days have been a nightmare he cries alot day and night?

A member asked:

Why is buscopan not recommended for achalasia sufferers?

A member asked:

What are the adverse effects of buscopan on pregnancy?

A member asked:

Can you mix nurofen and buscopan?

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Is it ok to take buscopan an cialis?

A member asked:

What side effects can buscopan cause?

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