Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI at the link below has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I given Buscopan?
Buscopan contains the active ingredient hyoscine butylbromide. Hyoscine butylbromide is an anticholinergic medicine. Buscopan is used to relieve the pain of stomach and bowel cramps by helping your digestive system to relax. It is also used to help relax gallbladder spasms and kidney spasms, and as a diagnostic aid in radiology.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I given Buscopan? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I receive Buscopan?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hyoscine butylbromide or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I receive Buscopan? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or using any other medicines including any that you get without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket, or health food shop. Buscopan must not be given in the muscle if you are being treated with anticoagulant medicines.
For more information see Section 3. What if I am taking or using other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I receive Buscopan?
- Your doctor will decide what dose you will receive and the duration of treatment.
- Buscopan is administered by a doctor or nurse. It is given by deep injection into a muscle (e.g. the buttock, upper leg or upper arm) or slow injection into a vein.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I receive Buscopan? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know after being given Buscopan?
Things you should do
Call your doctor straight away if the pain is severe or does not improve within 48 hours of being given Buscopan.
Before you take any other medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Remind any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you visit that you have received Buscopan.
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Buscopan affects you.
Things you should not do
Do not drink alcohol after receiving Buscopan.
Looking after your medicine
Store below 30°C.
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, or sunlight.
6. Are there any side effects?
Less serious side effects include redness of the skin, itching, a skin condition called dyshidrosis, rash, abnormal sweating, reduced sweating, fast heart rate, drop in blood pressure, dry mouth, flushing, difficulty with passing urine, shortness of breath, dizziness, and temporary blurred vision due to reduce eye focusing. Serious side effects are allergic reactions (such as skin rashes, or swelling of the face and difficulty in breathing) and sudden life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis with episodes of shortness of breath and shock).
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.