About scopolamine butylbromide
Antispasmodic anticholinergic
Used for
- Relieves painful stomach or intestinal cramps
- Relieves spasms of the bile ducts or urinary tract
- Used during some diagnostic procedures to relax smooth muscle
Usual adult dose
Usually 20 mg by injection; may repeat after 30 minutes if needed. Maximum 100 mg daily.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely recommended for children under 12; specialist dosing may apply.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Fast heartbeat
- Blurred vision
- Constipation or difficulty urinating
Important warnings
- Can cause serious allergic reactions, rarely including shock
- Use caution with glaucoma, bowel blockage, or urinary retention
- May cause dizziness or blurred vision; avoid driving until effects pass
- Injection can rarely cause a fall in blood pressure
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; safety information is limited, especially early in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Use is generally not recommended because information on transfer into milk and effects on infants is limited.
Interactions
- Other anticholinergic medicines may increase side effects
- Some antihistamines and antidepressants can increase anticholinergic effects
- May reduce the effect of medicines that increase gut movement
- Can affect heart rate with medicines such as beta-agonists
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.