However, pediatric injectable Buscopan labeling differs by country. The UK product information says the ampoules are not recommended in children, while New Zealand information provides the above weight-based dose. It should therefore be prescribed/administered by a clinician who has assessed the cause of the abdominal pain and screened for contraindications.
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not use it if bowel obstruction/ileus, megacolon, myasthenia gravis, or suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma are concerns. Urgent review is needed for severe or worsening abdominal pain, guarding, bilious vomiting, blood in stool, fever, or marked lethargy. The
New Zealand product information gives the pediatric weight-based range; the
UK Buscopan injection SmPC states pediatric use is not recommended.