{"product_id":"buscopan-plus-tablets","title":"Buscopan Plus Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuscopan Plus Tablets\u003c\/b\u003e are a combination prescription or pharmacist-only medication used for the \u003cb\u003efast and targeted relief of severe abdominal pain, cramps, and spasms\u003c\/b\u003e. It is especially effective when the cramps are accompanied by a throbbing or aching pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredients and Mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike standard Buscopan, Buscopan Plus combines two different active ingredients to treat both the cause of the cramp and the resulting pain simultaneously:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHyoscine Butylbromide (10mg):\u003c\/b\u003e An antispasmodic agent. It works directly on the smooth muscles of the stomach, intestines, and urinary tract to relax muscle spasms and stop the cramping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eParacetamol \/ Acetaminophen (500mg):\u003c\/b\u003e A well-known analgesic (painkiller). It acts on the central nervous system to block pain signals and raise your body's overall pain threshold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSevere Gastrointestinal Cramps:\u003c\/b\u003e Relieves intense stomach and bowel cramping caused by indigestion, gas, or stomach flu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):\u003c\/b\u003e Manages painful abdominal spasms and abdominal discomfort during IBS flare-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainful Menstrual Periods:\u003c\/b\u003e Eases severe uterine cramping and localized pelvic pain during dysmenorrhea (period pain).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrinary and Biliary Spasms:\u003c\/b\u003e Alleviates cramping in the bladder or urinary tract, as well as spasms in the bile duct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasic Administration Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Adult Dosage:\u003c\/b\u003e The typical dose for adults and children over 12 years is \u003cb\u003e1 to 2 tablets taken up to 3 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Daily Limit:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo not exceed 6 tablets in any 24-hour period\u003c\/b\u003e. Exceeding this can lead to dangerous paracetamol toxicity, which causes liver damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethod:\u003c\/b\u003e Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be taken with or without food. It is designed for short-term use; do not take it continuously for more than 3 to 5 days without consulting a healthcare provider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Side Effects \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry mouth, mild constipation, sweating changes, a slightly increased heart rate, and mild dizziness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eParacetamol Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo not take Buscopan Plus with any other medications that contain paracetamol\u003c\/b\u003e (such as Panadol, Mara Moja, or multi-symptom cold\/flu remedies). Accidentally doubling up on paracetamol can cause severe, irreversible liver failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/b\u003e Do not use this medication if you have \u003cb\u003enarrow-angle glaucoma\u003c\/b\u003e (as it increases fluid pressure in the eye), myasthenia gravis, an enlarged prostate with urinary retention, severe liver or kidney failure, or a mechanical blockage in your digestive tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePregnancy \u0026amp; Alcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid using Buscopan Plus during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless explicitly prescribed by your doctor. Avoid alcohol while taking it to reduce the strain on your liver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Flag Symptoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Seek immediate emergency medical care if your abdominal pain is sudden and severe, or if it is accompanied by a high fever, nausea, vomiting, a hard or tender abdomen, yellowing of the skin\/eyes (jaundice), or blood in your stool. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"40's","offer_id":52204347490604,"sku":null,"price":2835.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"10's","offer_id":52204347523372,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/Buscopan-plus-40s-800x800_ea175864-74a4-4df2-b478-1649842e0c4e.jpg?v=1704796932","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/buscopan-plus-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}