Hyoscine butylbromide: how to take it safely
Buscopan
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Relieves stomach cramps and spasms, including from irritable bowel.
How to take it
Swallow tablets whole with water.
When to take it
Take it when cramps start, up to the maximum on the label.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine.
- Driving if you feel dizzy.
Possible side effects
Dry mouth, constipation, fast heartbeat, blurred vision.
Get help if
Severe stomach pain, vomiting, bloody stools, difficulty passing urine, or eye pain: get help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.