Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml Description
Buscopan Injectable Solution (N-butylscopolammonium bromide) provides fast, targeted relief of abdominal pain (colic) in horses caused by spasmodic and flatulent colic or simple impactions. As the only antispasmodic approved by the FDA for use in horses, Buscopan begins relaxing smooth muscle spasms within 5–10 minutes, controlling pain without masking worsening conditions.
Which animals/pets is Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml for?
Horses
Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml uses
-Starts working in 5–10 minutes to relieve equine abdominal pain.
-Relaxes intestinal spasms caused by spasmodic or flatulent colic.
-Only antispasmodic approved by the FDA for use in horses.
-Fast-acting, targeted relief without masking serious colic symptoms.
-Veterinarian-trusted for prompt diagnosis and management of colic.
What does Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml do?
Buscopan Injectable Solution (N-butylscopolammonium bromide) works to relax the gastrointestinal smooth muscles and control pain associated with spasmodic colic. It gets right to the source of pain to relieve your horse.
Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml side effects
A transient increase in heart rate (approximately 30% within the first 5 minutes post-administration) may occur but typically returns to normal within 30 minutes. Heart rate should not be used as a pain indicator during this period.
Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml ingredients
N-butylscopolammonium bromide, 20 mg/mL
Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml overdose: What to do?
If overdose contact your nearest pet hospital.
What to know before using Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml
Warnings: For intravenous use in horses only. Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children. If ingested, contact a physician immediately. Do not use in horses with glaucoma or impaction colic associated with ileus. Safety has not been established in pregnant or lactating mares, or in foals. Do not administer intramuscularly.
Caution/Precautions: Buscopan Injectable Solution (N-butylscopolammonium bromide) is not recommended for use in nursing foals or in pregnant or lactating mares, as safety has not been established. The effects of Buscopan may be potentiated by the concomitant use of other anticholinergic drugs. Studies of concomitant administration of BUSCOPAN with other drugs have not been conducted. Drug compatibility should be monitored closely in patients requiring adjunctive therapy. The safety of BUSCOPAN has not been established for intramuscular (IM) administration. Administration of BUSCOPAN results in heart rate elevation. Heart rate can not be used as a valid indicator of severity of pain for 30 minutes following IV injection.
How is Buscopan Injectable Solution for Horses, 50 ml sold?
50 ml vial
Boehringer Ingelheim
Use as directed by your Veterinarian.
Administer a single injection of 0.3 mg/kg body weight (0.14 mg/lb), slowly IV. This is equivalent to 30 mg N-butylscopolammonium bromide per 100 kg (220 pounds) body weight or 1.5 mL of BUSCOPAN Injectable Solution per 100 kg (220 pounds) body weight.
N-butylscopolammonium bromide 20 mg/ml
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