Buscopan® for horses is used for the control of abdominal pain (colic) associated with spasmodic colic, flatulent colic, and simple impactions in horses. This FDA approved colic medicine for horses, relaxes the gastrointestinal smooth muscles. Equine Buscopan® is fast-acting.
Active Ingredients: N-butylscopoammonium bromide 20mg/mL
Storage: Store at or below 25°C (77°F) with excursions permitted up to 30°C (86°F). Use contents within 24 months of first puncture.
Side Effects: Transient tachycardia (increased heart rate) and decreased borborygmal (rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines) sounds lasted approximately 30 minutes following administration. Transient pupillary dilation may also be observed.
Warnings: Precautions: The effects of Buscopan® may be potentiated by the concomitant use of other anticholinergic drugs. Studies of concomitant administration 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 results in heart rate elevation. Heart rate can not be used as a valid indicator of severity of pain for 30 minutes following IV injections.
Should not be used in impaction colics associated with ileus, or in horses with glaucoma.
Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Do not use in humans.
Is not recommended for use in nursing foals or in pregnant or lactating mares, as safety has not been established.
Overdoses can be very dangerous. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.
If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.
This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.
Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications
- Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications
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Disposal of Medical Sharps
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of Sharps Container
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.
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