Buscopan Cramps - 20 Tablets

Buscopan Cramps is a treatment containing 10mg of hyoscine butylbromide, a medicine that can provide effective targeted relief against stomach cramps or abdominal pain. These tablets are part of a range of antispasmodic medicines offered by Buscopan, often used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) amongst other digestive concerns. Buscopan Cramps can get to work within just 15 minutes.

Is Buscopan Cramps suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
You should not take Buscopan Cramps if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact a pharmacist for possible alternative treatments, or seek immediate medical attention if you are pregnant and suffering with severe stomach cramps.

Is Buscopan Cramps suitable for children?
Children under 6 should not take Buscopan Cramps. If your child is suffering with stomach cramps, contact a doctor or pharmacist for advice or possible alternative treatments.

Who shouldn’t take this medicine?
Most adults and children over 6 should be safe to take Buscopan Cramps, however, do not take this medicine if:

You are allergic to hyoscine butylbromide or any of the other ingredients
You are intolerant to or cannot digest some sugars (as the tablet coating contains a small amount of sucrose)
You have glaucoma (an eye problem)
You have something called ‘myasthenia gravis’ (a very rare muscle weakness problem)
You have a suspected or confirmed blockage of the bowel
You have a condition where the bowel is blocked and does not work properly (paralytic or obstructive ileus). Symptoms include severe abdominal pain with lack of stools and/or nausea/vomiting
You have a very enlarged bowel (megacolon)
You are pregnant, likely to get pregnant, or are breast-feeding
You should speak to your doctor or a Chemist4U pharmacist before taking Buscopan Cramps if:
You are taking any other medicines
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

Are there any side effects?
As with all medicines, there is the possibility of side effects when you take Buscopan Cramps, but these don’t affect everyone. Mild side effects include:

Dry mouth
Abnormal or reduced sweating
Some side effects are more severe and you must seek medical attention if you experience them. These include:
Skin reactions
Increased heart rate
Problems emptying your bladder

For more information about possible side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you do experience any side effects after taking Buscopan Cramps, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Consult your doctor before use if you are taking any other medicines or if you have a health condition not mentioned in the patient information leaflet.

Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

May cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how your body reacts to this treatment.

Do not take more than one tablet in any 24 hours.

This medicine must not be taken by women.

For further information on our medication restrictions policy, please click here

If you are concerned about addiction of 'over the counter' medication we urge you to visit the below links for professional help and advice

• NHS - Help & Advice on Drug Addiction
• Talk To Frank - Drug Addiction Help & Support