How to Take Buscopan

Taking Over-the-Counter Buscopan

Purchase Buscopan over-the-counter to relieve occasional cramping. If you need Buscopan for occasional cramping due to IBS or your menstrual cycle, you can purchase Buscopan without a prescription. Over-the-counter Buscopan contains 10mg of hyoscine butylbromide, an active ingredient that can help you find relief for your cramps. Buscopan is available online or, if you live in Canada, Australia, or the UK, at your local pharmacy. Buscopan is not currently sold at pharmacies in the US. Exercise caution if you decide to order from an online pharmacy and avoid purchasing Buscopan internationally. There is no way to guarantee that you'll be getting Buscopan. Use a prescription and purchase only from trustworthy sources to ensure that what you get is actually Buscopan. Buscopan is sold as Buscopan, Buscopan IBS, and Buscopan Cramps. All 3 versions have the same active ingredients and can be used interchangeably. Over-the-counter Buscopan options are sold in packs of 20 or 40 tablets. If you need more than 40 tablets, you will need to get a prescription.

Take 2 tablets if you are 12 or older. If you are an adult or child over 12 years old, you can take 2 tablets of Buscopan up to 4 times per day. If your cramps persist beyond the first dosage, you can continue taking Buscopan for up to 5 days without a prescription.

Use 1 tablet if you are 6 to 11 years old. While children under 6 should not take Buscopan, children ages 6 to 11 years old can take 1 tablet of Buscopan up to 3 times per day. While generally safe for children aged 6 to 11, Buscopan should be used sparingly. Therefore, if symptoms continue for multiple days, you should consult with your doctor.

Swallow Buscopan tablets whole with water. Unlike some medications, Buscopan tablets cannot be crushed. Instead, Buscopan needs to be swallowed whole with a full 8 oz glass of water. Taking Buscopan with water does not usually cause any nausea and, therefore, does not need to be taken with food. Your cramping should begin to subside within about 15 minutes. If your cramping continues, wait at least 4 hours before taking another dose.

Getting a Prescription for Buscopan

Go to the doctor if your cramps are persistent or severe. If your stomach cramps are very painful, persist for longer than 5 days, or over-the-counter Buscopan was not effective enough, you may need to go to the doctor. Your doctor can determine the reason your cramps are severe or persistent and, if appropriate, give you a prescription for Buscopan. Persistent or severe cramping could be caused by gas, indigestion, lactose intolerance, or IBS.

Get a prescription for Buscopan if you need more than 40 tablets. If your doctor determines that you need to be on a longer-term, fixed dosage regimen, they may give you a prescription for Buscopan. Prescription Buscopan packs contain more tablets than any over-the-counter packs. Additionally, it can be taken more frequently and for longer than over-the-counter options. Prescription Buscopan has the same strength as over-the-counter Buscopan and contains the same ingredients.

Fill your prescription for Buscopan at your pharmacy. If your doctor prescribes you with a Buscopan regimen, you will need to fill and pick up the prescription at your local pharmacy. The pharmacist should be able to answer any questions you have about your medication. While prescription Buscopan is available in most countries, it is rarely prescribed in the US. As a result, it may be difficult for you to find a pharmacy in the US that keeps prescription Buscopan in stock. Prescription Buscopan is primarily prescribed in Canada, Australia, and the UK.

Take the prescription as directed by your doctor. Rather than using Buscopan as directed by the instructions on the medication box, follow the instructions provided by your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe that you take more or less than the recommended dose of over-the-counter Buscopan options, and may instruct you to take Buscopan at specific times during the day. In addition, your doctor may put you on a longer-term regimen than would be possible with an over-the-counter option. Like over-the-counter Buscopan, your doctor will likely recommend that you swallow prescription Buscopan tablets whole with a full glass of water. Depending on the cause of your cramps, however, your doctor may or may not recommend that you take prescription Buscopan with food.

Avoiding Complications with Buscopan

Watch for common side effects when you take Buscopan. Dizziness, sedation, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth are the most common side effects of Buscopan. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while taking Buscopan since the sedative effects of Buscopan can create a dangerous situation. Avoid drinking alcohol while you’re on Buscopan as this may intensify the sedating effects of the medication.

Check with your doctor if you have certain preexisting conditions. When taken with certain preexisting conditions, Buscopan could cause complications. While you may be able to take Buscopan with certain conditions, it is important to talk to your doctor to determine if it is safe given your specific case. Talk to your doctor and use caution when taking Buscopan if you have any of the following: Are trying to have a baby, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. This medication gets into breastmilk and it also crosses the placenta. Have trouble digesting sugar. Have any heart problems, as Buscopan tablets could cause your heart rate to increase. Have difficulty urinating and/or have any prostate issues. Have a bowel blockage, severe constipation, or ulcerative colitis. Have an overactive thyroid. Have a fever and/or vomiting.

Stop taking Buscopan if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction. While allergic reactions to Buscopan are rare, it is possible. If you suspect that you are allergic to Buscopan and/or exhibit any of the symptoms of an allergic reaction, stop taking Buscopan and contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling of your face or body, rash, itching, and hives.

Avoid Buscopan if you have a condition that could cause complications. There are several conditions that Buscopan could worsen. As a result, if you have any of these conditions, you should not take Buscopan and, instead, talk to your doctor about an alternative option to relieve your stomach cramps. Do not take Buscopan if you have any of the following conditions: myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, porphyria, megacolon, tachyarrhythmia, achalasia, or any prostate issues.

Ask if Buscopan could interfere with your other medication(s). While Buscopan is safe to use alongside several other medications, there are some medications that may interact with Buscopan and/or decrease the effectiveness of Buscopan. Similarly, Buscopan could impact the effectiveness of some medications. Talk to your doctor about taking Buscopan if you are on any of the following medications: Any medication for nausea or vomiting. Medications used to treat malaria, such as quinine. Medication for Parkinson’s disease, such as amantadine. Antidepressants or antipsychotics. Medications containing antihistamines. Medication for heart disease or respiratory issues.