Scopan Tablet
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Product introduction
Scopan Tablet is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasms. It relieves cramps in the stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation).
Scopan Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early, your symptoms may come back, and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects are increased heart rate, dryness in the mouth, and difficulty in urination. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Scopan Tablet may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some of them may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Uses of Scopan Tablet
- Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
- Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Benefits of Scopan Tablet
In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long-term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Scopan Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and gives you relief from these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition.
In Treatment of Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Scopan Tablet effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves the movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Scopan Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Scopan
- Increased heart rate
- Dryness in mouth
- Feeling hot
- Reduced sweating
- Increased intraocular pressure
How to use Scopan Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Scopan Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Scopan Tablet works
Scopan Tablet is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Scopan Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Scopan Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Scopan Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Scopan Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Scopan Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Scopan Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Scopan Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Scopan Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take Scopan Tablet at the same time each day, either with or without food.
- Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Scopan Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as Scopan Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may lead to side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anticholinergics
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Scopan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appetite or nausea and consult your doctor if you experience them.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What does Scopan Tablet treat and how does it work?
Scopan Tablet is used for treating pain due to smooth muscle spasms. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). This gives relief from cramping pain in the stomach and other discomforts like bloating.
Is it an anti-histamine?
No, Scopan Tablet is not an antihistamine. It is an anticholinergic medicine.
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Address: 308, T.V. Industrial Estate, S.K. Ahire Marg, Behind Glaxo Lab, Worli, Mumbai 400 030
Country of origin: India
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