Buscopan Cramps Tablets 10mg (20)

Buscopan Cramps Tablets contain the active ingredient hyoscine butylbromide, which belongs to a group of medicines known as antispasmodics.

They are used to relieve stomach cramps and abdominal pain, including cramps linked to IBS.

This medication is fast acting and can start to ease discomfort in as little as 15 minutes. It works by relaxing the cramping muscles in your stomach and digestive system, helping to reduce spasms and relieve pain.

Active ingredients

Hyoscine Butylbromide 10mg.

Other ingredients

Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Maize Starch, Soluble Starch, Colloidal Silica, Tartaric Acid, Stearic Acid, Aucrose, Talc, Acacia, Titanium Dioxide, Macrogol 6000, Carnauba Wax, White Beeswax and Povidone.

For relief of painful spasm of the stomach,bowel or bladder and urinary tubes (urinary tract).

Adults, and children 12 years or over:

• 2 tablets four times a day

Children 6 to 12 years:

• 1 tablet three times a day

Not recommended for children under 6 years

For the relief of abdominal pain in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Adults, and children 12 years or over:

• Start by taking 1 tablet three times a day
• You can increase your dose to a maximum of 2 tablets four times a day, if needed

Not recommended for children under 12 years

Additional Information:

• Take your tablets with water.
• Do not break, crush or chew the tablets.

Precautions

• Buscopan Tablets are not recommended for children under 6 years.
• Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients listed in the Patient Information Leaflet.
• Consult a pharmacist or doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have glaucoma, heart problems, urinary retention, or bowel obstruction.
• Seek medical advice if cramps persist, worsen, or are accompanied by other concerning symptoms.

Check with your pharmacist or doctor beforetaking your medicine if any of the following apply to you:

• You are 40 years or over
• You have recently passed blood from the bowel
• You have severe constipation
• You are feeling sick or vomiting
• You have lost your appetite or lost weight
• You are looking pale and feeling tired
• You have difficulty or pain passing water (urine)
• You have a fever
• You have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
• You have recently travelled abroad (in case you have picked up a stomach bug)
• You have a very fast heart rate or other heart problems
• You have been treated by a doctor for a severe sweating problem

If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this medicine.

Check with your pharmacist or doctor straight away if you have unexplained abdominal pain which persists or worsens or occurs with:

• fever
• feeling sick
• being sick
• changes in your bowel movements
• abdominal tenderness
• low blood pressure
• feeling faint or,
• blood in your bowel movements

Storage

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Store below 25°C.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.  

Common side effects may include:

• Dry mouth.
• Abnormal sweating or reduced sweating.
• Increased heart rate.
• Being unable to pass water.

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Allergic reactions such as skin reactions.
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock) such as difficulty breathing, feeling faint or dizzy (shock).
•  Painful red eye with loss of vision.

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.