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Buscopan 10mg Coated Tablets

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Buscopan 10mg coated tablets are used to relieve abdominal cramps associated with your digestive tract, and in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It works by relaxing the cramping muscles of your stomach and bowel.

Key Features:

  • Over the counter medicine giving relief from symptoms of abdominal cramps and IBS
  • Suitable for children aged 12 years and over.

See Patient Information Leaflet

Terms of Sale *

This medicine is sold on the condition that it is to be used in accordance with recommendations for use as contained on the packaging and associated leaflets. I confirm that I am purchasing it for that use and am over 18 years of age. I agree to be contacted by a Pharmacist if they deem it necessary.

Description

What is buscopan used for?

Buscopan is used to relieve abdominal cramps which cause pain and discomfort associated with your digestive tract, and in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

How many buscopan tablets should I take?

Abdominal Cramps

Adults and children over 12 years old can take 2 tablets four times daily.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

For IBS sufferers, for adults and children over 12 years old should start with 1 tablet three times daily. This can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets four times daily where needed.

Buscopan Dosage:

Relief of spasm of gastrointestinal tract

For Adults and children over 12 years: Two tablets (20 mg) four times daily.

For the symptomatic relief of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Adults and children over 12 years: The recommended starting dose is 1 tablet up to three times daily, this can be increased up
to 2 tablets four times daily if necessary.
If symptoms do not improve or if they worsen after 2 weeks of treatment a doctor should be consulted.
Buscopan 10mg Coated Tablets should not be taken on a continuous daily basis or for extended periods without investigating
the cause of abdominal pain.

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Directions for Use

Directions for Use

Always take this medicine exactly as your pharmacist or doctor has told you. Check
with them if you are not sure.
Do not take Buscopan 10mg Coated Tablets continuously for more than 2 weeks.
• Stop taking and talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you do not feel better after 2 weeks
Also stop taking and talk to your pharmacist or doctor if:
• you get new symptoms
• your symptoms get worse

Abdominal cramps
Adults and children 12 years or over:
• 2 tablets four times a day

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Adults and children 12 years or over:
• Start by taking 1 tablet up to three times a day
• You can increase your dose to a maximum of 2 tablets four times a day, if needed
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Do not crush or chew the tablet

Buscopan 10mg Coated Tablets are not recommended for children under 12 years.

Please read patient information leaflet above for detailed information in relation to warnings & precautions etc.

Ingredients

Ingredients

What Buscopan 10mg Coated Tablets contains:
• The active substance is hyoscine butylbromide
• Each tablet contains 10mg of hyoscine butylbromide
• The other ingredients are calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, maize starch, starch soluble, silica colloidal anydrous, tartaric acid, stearic/palmitic acid, sucrose, talc, acacia, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 6000, carnauba wax, beeswax white and povidone.

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