• Biospan 10mg Tablet is used for pain relief
• It relieves cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines and bladder
• It is also used to treat stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome
• Biospan 10mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or at least 30-60 minutes before a meal
• Take Biospan 10mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
• This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit
• You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
• If you are also prescribed with antacids, then maintain a gap of at least 1 hour between two medicines
• Constipation, dryness in the mouth and headache are some common side effects of this medicine
• Most of these usually go away within a short time
• If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse
• It is advisable to stay hydrated or drink plenty of fluids to overcome mouth dryness and headache
• You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy
• Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease or have history of ulcerative colitis
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine
• Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Uses of Biospan 10mg Tablet

• In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease Biospan 10mg Tablet is used to treat peptic ulcers
• It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally
• You may be given other medicines depending on what caused the ulcer
• You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear
• It may also be prescribed to prevent ulcers from forming by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach
• In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic 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
• Biospan 10mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively
• Usually, it is used along with other medicines for the management of your condition
• Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to
• You need to Take Biospan 10mg Tablet regularly to get the most out of it
• Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated
• In Pain relief Biospan 10mg Tablet reduces secretions in the stomach such as acid secretions and improves movement of muscles of the stomach and gut (intestine)
• This effectively relieves pain, sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine, thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food
• It helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort
• Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit
• Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Biospan 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Is Biospan 10mg Tablet over the counter?

No. Biospan 10mg Tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) drug. It can be obtained only on producing a valid prescription

Is Biospan 10mg Tablet a steroid/ narcotic/ sulfa drug?

No. It does not have a chemical structure or effects similar to steroids or sulfa drugs

Is Biospan 10mg Tablet a muscle relaxer?

Biospan 10mg Tablet blocks the action of a chemical called acetylcholine, and relaxes muscles of stomach and intestine and provides relief from abdominal cramps

Does Biospan 10mg Tablet help with pain?

However, by reducing muscle contractions it provides relief from pain due to cramps

Can I take hyoscyamine with Benadryl/ Xanax/ Prevacid/ Omeprazole/ ibuprofen/ Tylenol/ Aleve?

Hyoscyamine has no known harmful interaction with active ingredients in Benadryl, Xanax (alprazolam), Prevacid (lansoprazole), omeprazole, ibuprofen, Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Aleve (naproxen). Please inform your doctor about all medication you are currently taking to avoid any harmful drug interaction

Can I take Imodium/ Bentyl/ Percocet with Biospan 10mg Tablet?

Concomitant use of Biospan 10mg Tablet with Imodium (loperamide), Bentyl (dicyclomine) and Percocet (acetaminophen + oxycodone) can cause harmful drug interactions and should be avoided. Please inform your doctor about all medication you are currently taking to avoid any harmful drug interaction

Does Biospan 10mg Tablet cause or stop diarrhea?

Treatment with Biospan 10mg Tablet may be helpful in controlling diarrhea associated with bowel spams; however, it can aggravate constipation. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience diarrhea as a side effect of Biospan 10mg Tablet treatment

Does Biospan 10mg Tablet help with gas/ nausea?

Biospan 10mg Tablet may provide relief from gas or nausea if they are symptoms of intestinal bowel syndrome or other gastrointestinal problems for which Biospan 10mg Tablet is given as a treatment. Nausea is also a common side effect of Biospan 10mg Tablet treatment

Does Biospan 10mg Tablet cause constipation?

Constipation is a common side effect of Biospan 10mg Tablet treatment.

Common and Known Side effects of Biospan 10mg Tablet

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dryness in mouth
• Difficulty in urination
• Lightheadedness
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
• ears
• neck and trunk)
• Increased sensitivity to light