Buscopan Tablets 10mg , 20

What are Buscopan Tablets?

Buscopan tablets contain hyoscine butylbromide which is a type of medicine known as an antispasmodic. It helps with muscle spasms. It is used to treat painful stomach cramps, including those linked with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

How to buy Buscopan Tablets online

You can use our online prescription service to buy packs of 56 Buscopan tablets online in the UK. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK and offer free delivery and next day delivery.
Upon completion of your order, our independent prescriber will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then receive a prescription and dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.

How Buscopan works

Buscopan tablets contain hyoscine butylbromide which is a type of medicine called an antispasmodic. It helps to relieve stomach cramps by reducing the wave-like contractions of the muscle in the walls of the stomach, bowel and bladder helping your digestive system and bladder relax.

How to take Buscopan tablets

Buscopan tablets dose is usually ONE tablet (10mg) three times a day, which can be increased to TWO tablets (20mg) four times a day in those 12 and over if needed.
If you find your symptoms have not improved after 2 weeks, or have gotten worse contact your doctor.

What causes IBS or cramps?

IBS or cramps are usually caused by certain foods. Certain foods are more likely to cause it than other such as fatty, spicy or processed foods. Keeping a food diary can help track down what your trigger foods are. If you would like more information on IBS you can find some information provided by the NHS here.

Lifestyle changes to help with IBS

Mild symptoms can usually be controlled by managing stress levels and making changes to your diet and lifestyle. No single diet has been proven to work for all those diagnosed with IBS. To help with IBS symptoms you can:

1. Figure out what your trigger food are and avoid them
2. Get the right amount of fibre
3. Drink plenty of fluids
4. Exercise
5. Have a good sleep routine
6. Avoid processed foods and cook using fresh ingredients where possible
7. Try probiotics

Try to avoid:

1. Sugary foods including more than 3 portions of fruit
2. Eating too quickly
3. Skipping meals
4. Alcoholic and fizzy drinks
5. Too much caffeinated drinks

More severe symptoms may require treatment, however following the above steps can help reduce the serverity of symptoms.

Who cannot take Buscopan tablets

This medication may not be suitable if you:

1. Have previously had an allergic reacion to hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan)
2. Have glaucoma
3. Have a rare muscle weakness problem known as ‘myasthenia gravis’
4. Have suspected or confirmed blockage of the bowel
5. Have paralytic or obstructive ileus
6. Have a very enlarged bowel
7. Are currently or trying to become pregnant
8. If you are breastfeeding
9. Have thyroid problems such as over or underactive thyroid
10. Have blood present in your stools
11. Have lost your apetite or lost weight
12. Have a fast heart rate
13. Have a fever
14. Are constipated
15. Have difficulty or pain when urinating
16. Have unusual vaginal bleeding or vaginal discharge

Buscopan and pregnancy

There is limited data for the use of Buscopan during pregnancy, it is advised to avoid using it while pregnant.

Buscopan and breastfeeding

This medication can make it harder to produce milk and a small amount of Buscopan may pass through the breast milk. It is unlikely to do any harm, but you should still consult with your doctor before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Buscopan side effects

As with any medication you take, there is a possibility of side effects occurring. The most common side effects of Buscopan are dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, increased heart rate. If you would like to see a full list of side effect please refer to the SPC below or look in the patient information leaflet. If you experience any loss of vision or find it hard to urinate contact a doctor immediately and stop taking Buscopan.

Buscopan interactions

There is only one known severe interaction:

1. Clozapine

Do not take two types of IBS treatments together unless you are advised too by a doctor, as they act in the same way and may increase the chance of side effects.
If you would like a full list of interactions you can see them here: Hyoscine interactions.

Buscopan alternatives

If this medication does not work for you, there are other medications you can try:

• Peppermint capsules
• Mebeverine tablets
• Mebeverine MR capsules

More Buscopan information

If you would like more information, you can find the SPC here.

Buscopan FAQs

• How many Buscopan tablets can I take?

  Only take ONE or TWO tablets up to four times a day when needed. Do not exceed 2 tablets in a single dose or 8 tablets in a 24 hour period.

• Is it safe to take Buscopan tablets long term?

  They can be taken long term but it is recommended to only take Buscopan tablets when needed, which may take up to 2 weeks. If you find you need to take them longer than 2 weeks contact your doctor for advice.

• Mebeverine vs Buscopan

  They are very similar in how they work. They are both anti-spasmodics. The choice of treatment tends to depend on the individual, some people will find Buscopan works better and others will prefer Mebeverine. Buscopan works faster kicking in after 15 minutes and will last around 4 - 6 hours, when compared to Mebeverine which takes 1 hour to kick in and the tablets last 6 - 8 hours and capsules 12 hours.

• Is it safe to buy Buscopan tablets from your pharmacy?

  We are a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy and we source all our pharmaceutical products from reputable wholesalers, the same wholesalers that provide the medicines used to fill NHS prescriptions.
  If you buy them from an unregistered pharmacy you may be wasting your money at best or at worse harm yourself buying and taking fake tablets. Always check to make sure where you are buying them from are registered with the GPhC.

• Do Buscopan tablets expire?

  Yes, like most medicines has a shelf life and will become less effective if it is left unused. Always check the expiry date of any medicines you are taking before you take them. If you find your medication has expired, you can post them to us, bring them to us or take them to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.

• How should I store Buscopan tablets?

  Buscopan tablets should be stored in a dry area below 25°C and kept out of direct sunlight. Incorrect storage could result in the medication becoming less effective.

• How long does it take for Buscopan tablets to work?

  Mebeverine usually kicks in after around 15 minutes and the effects will last up to around 4 - 6 hours.

• Can I drink alcohol while taking Buscopan tablets?

  Yes you can drink alcohol with Buscopan, however alcohol can trigger IBS and cause symptoms to get worse.