Generics/Substitute
Rs. 31.25
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Rs. 15.81
Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Biscotas Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Biscotas Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Biscotas Tablet is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Single dose is unlikely to interfere with breastfeeding, milk secretion may decrease during long-term use. |
| Expert Advice | Do not take hyoscine if you are allergic to hyoscine or any of the other ingredient of the tablet or solution. Do not drive or operate machinery immediately after taking hyoscine as it may cause drowsiness. Consult your doctor before taking hyoscine, if you have a history of heart problems like heart failure or fast heart rate; an overactive thyroid; fever, constipation or difficulty while urinating. |
| Common Side Effect | Dryness in mouth, Arrhythmia, Reduced bronchial secretions, Excessive thirst, Increased heart rate, Dry skin, Palpitations, Photophobia, Loss of accommodation, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Slow heart rate, Dilatation of pupil, Difficulty in urination, Constipation. |
| How to Use | 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. Biscotas Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Biscotas Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Biscotas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biscotas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Biscotas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Biscotas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Hyoscine belongs to class of medications called antimuscarinic and antispasmodic. It acts by relaxing the smooth muscles and by inhibiting secretions in the lining of the gastro-intestinal tract.. |
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