Hyo-Plus

Hyo-Plus Tablet

What’s this medicine about? Hyo-Plus contains Hyoscine (you might hear it called scopolamine too). It’s part of a medicine family called anticholinergics. The way it works is pretty straightforward – it blocks nerve signals that normally make your muscles contract and your body produce more fluids. Once these signals are blocked, your stomach settles down, you make less saliva, and muscle spasms ease up. That’s why you’ll get it for car sickness, stomach pain, and similar issues.

Active ingredient:

• Hyoscine

Medicine category:

• Anticholinergic

How it comes:

• Tablets

When doctors give it: In my experience with Pakistani healthcare, Hyo-Plus gets prescribed for:

• Motion sickness during travel
• Sharp stomach cramps
• Medical procedures where muscle relaxation is needed
• Parkinson’s symptoms like tremors and muscle stiffness
• Hiccups that won’t quit
• Abdominal or pelvic pain
• Part of surgical anesthesia protocols

Watch out if you have:

• Hyoscine allergy
• Glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, bowel obstruction, or urinary retention
• Heart, liver, or kidney problems
• You might get drowsy or have vision issues, so skip driving
• Older patients often have stronger reactions
• Not for kids under 3 unless specifically ordered by a doctor
• Alcohol makes the drowsiness worse

What you might experience:

• Dry mouth happens often
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Vision gets blurry, pupils dilate
• Constipation or urination problems
• Mental confusion or agitation in some people
• Rapid heartbeat
• Skin reactions or itching

Storage: Store tablets in original packaging at room temperature. Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Don’t store in cars or near heating sources. Keep out of children’s reach. For disposal, consult your pharmacist instead of flushing down drains.

Doctor’s Review – Dr. Ayesha Rahman, Consultant Gastroenterologist (Karachi Hospital):
Hyo-Plus is effective for abdominal cramping and spasms due to its muscle-relaxing action. It is also used in Parkinson’s management and severe motion sickness. Caution is required in patients with glaucoma or urinary problems, but when prescribed appropriately, it provides reliable relief.

Disclaimer: This information is educational only, not medical advice. Pakistani patients should consult qualified healthcare providers before starting or modifying any treatment regimen.