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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Hyoscine Butylbromide). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Resopan is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Oral doses of Hyoscine Butylbromide for adults are 20 mg, four times a day. For spasmodic dysmenorrhea, start the treatment at least two days before the period is expected, and carry on for up to three days after it begins. Children aged 6 to 12 years take 10 mg, three times a day, or the dose their physician directs.
Injection
For adults, the injection is given into a muscle (intramuscular) or into a vein (intravenous). The usual dose is 20 mg (1 ampoule). If needed, the same dose can be repeated after 30 minutes. During endoscopy, the dose may have to be given more often.
Side Effects
Hyoscine Butylbromide can cause dry mouth and dry skin. It can also widen the pupils (mydriasis) and raise the pressure inside the eye (increased intraocular pressure). Flushing may happen too. The heart rate may first slow down (bradycardia) and then speed up (tachycardia), and an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) can follow. Occasionally, people feel tired, vomit, feel giddy (dizzy), or stagger when they walk.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions Hyoscine Butylbromide can cause drowsiness and lower your mental alertness. While you are being treated with it, don't drive or operate vehicles, and stay away from machinery where a lapse in focus could lead to an accident. Patients should also avoid alcohol. Warnings Cardiovascular conditions: take care in thyrotoxicosis, cardiac insufficiency or failure, and after cardiac surgery, because Hyoscine Butylbromide can raise the heart rate further. Drug interactions: other anticholinergic drugs, such as amantadine, certain antihistamines, butyrophenones, phenothiazines and tricyclic antidepressants, may increase the effect of Hyoscine Butylbromide when taken together with it. In that case the dose of Hyoscine Butylbromide may need to be reduced.
Contraindications
Hyoscine Butylbromide should not be used in patients with prostatic enlargement (BPH). It also should not be used in paralytic ileus or pyloric stenosis. Glaucoma is another contraindication, because of the risk of mydriatic damage (increased pressure inside the eye). Caution is needed when the medicine is given to elderly patients.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Hyoscine Butylbromide, like any other medicine, should be used with caution in the first trimester of pregnancy, which means the first three months.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Don't use Hyoscine Butylbromide after the expiry date. Keep it, like all medicines, out of the reach of children. It should be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician.
Common questions about Resopan 10 mg
What is Resopan 10 mg Tablet?
Resopan 10 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Hyoscine Butylbromide. It is made by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Anticholinergics (antimuscarinics)/ Anti-spasmodics group of medicines.
What is Resopan used for?
Resopan is used for: Pain, Menstrual Disorder.
What are the side effects of Resopan?
Hyoscine Butylbromide can cause dry mouth and dry skin. It can also widen the pupils (mydriasis) and raise the pressure inside the eye (increased intraocular pressure).
Can I take Resopan during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Hyoscine Butylbromide, like any other medicine, should be used with caution in the first trimester of pregnancy, which means the first three months. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Resopan?
Don't use Hyoscine Butylbromide after the expiry date. Keep it, like all medicines, out of the reach of children.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Hybucin by Supreme Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳1.60 per unit, compared with ৳3.43 for Resopan. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Resopan?
Resopan is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.