Buscopan IBS Relief

What is Buscopan IBS Relief?

Buscopan IBS Relief is a tablet that contains the active ingredient Hyoscine Butylbromide which is an antimuscarinic antispasmodic.

These tablets are taken to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people who have been previously diagnosed with the condition by their doctor. It is an antispasmodic medicine that works to relieve the painful stomach cramps that often come with IBS. 

One tablet should be taken three times a day to ease your symptoms. You can buy Buscopan IBS Relief tablets over the counter. 

What is Buscopan IBS Relief used to treat?

Buscopan IBS Relief is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It works to relieve the abdominal pain that is caused by stomach cramps in people who suffer from this condition.

Irritable bowel syndrome, often just referred to as IBS, is a condition where the muscles within your bowel become very sensitive to things like:

• Stimulants, such as coffee
• Stress
• Eating and drinking certain foods
• Your eating and drinking habits
• Hormonal factors

These things can trigger abdominal pain due to cramps or spasms. Other symptoms include feeling bloated or excessive wind. Constipation or diarrhoea are other conditions associated with it in some cases.

Buscopan IBS Relief helps to relieve the physical pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Why is Buscopan IBS Relief recommended for IBS?

Buscopan works very quickly, helping to ease IBS symptoms and painful cramps within just 15 minutes.

Furthermore, studies have shown hyoscine butylbromide to be an effective and safe medicine for stomach cramps. 

How does Buscopan work to relieve IBS symptoms?

Buscopan IBS Relief tablets contain the active ingredient hyoscine butylbromide, which is an antispasmodic medicine. This ingredient works to relax the muscles in your bowel, which helps to ease stomach cramps that are often caused by IBS flare-ups.

Who can take Buscopan IBS Relief?

You should only take Buscopan IBS Relief if your doctor has told you that you have irritable bowel syndrome.

This medicine should not be taken by children under the age of 12.

Do not use this medicine if you suffer from any of the following conditions:

• You are intolerant to or cannot digest certain sugars
• You are allergic to hyoscine butylbromide or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine (see the Ingredients tab for full details)
• You have the eye condition glaucoma
• You have a rare muscle weakness problem called myasthenia gravis
• You have either a confirmed or suspected blockage of the bowel
• You suffer from any conditions where your bowel does not work properly or is blocked
• You have a very enlarged bowel (megacolon)

You should also take special care with Buscopan IBS Relief if any of the following symptoms apply to you; your abdominal pain may be connected to something different or more serious than irritable bowel syndrome.

This list may not be exhaustive. Always consult the patient information leaflet for a complete list of warnings. Ask your doctor if you have any concerns.

Can you buy Buscopan IBS Relief over the counter?

You can buy Buscopan from pharmacies without needing a prescription. However, this medication is only supposed to be taken by people who have been told that they have IBS by their doctor.

Can you buy Buscopan IBS Relief online?

You can buy this medicine online from Medicine Direct if you have been previously told that you have irritable bowel syndrome by your doctor. Before your order goes through, you will need to complete a confidential online consultation questionnaire, which will be reviewed by a registered doctor.

Buscopan IBS Relief is available in packets of 20, 40 or 60 tablets.

If you order before 2pm, we can offer you next day delivery.

Never buy Buscopan or any other medicine online unless it is from a fully registered pharmacy, like Medicine Direct.

Buscopan IBS Relief alternatives

There are several medicines available to order from Medicine Direct to effectively relieve IBS symptoms.

Buscopan Cramps is an over the counter alternative to Buscopan IBS relief. This medication has the same active ingredient and works in the same way to relieve the abdominal pain that comes with this condition. However, you can also take Buscopan Cramps to treat issues like period pain.

Peppermint oil capsules such as Colpermin and Apercap can also be bought from Medicine Direct. These medicines do not require a prescription and work to relax the muscles in the stomach, easing the spasms brought on by irritable bowel syndrome.

Fybogel Mebeverine can also work to treat the symptoms of IBS, as well as ease constipation. This high-fibre treatment comes in the form of orange-flavoured powder sachets, which should be mixed with water and drank.

Buscopan IBS Relief Indications and Dose

Always take Buscopan IBS Relief exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. Read the patient information leaflet thoroughly before you start to take it. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure of anything.

Buscopan IBS Relief is only suitable for adults and children over the age of 12; it is not recommended for anyone under 12 years old.

Our pharmacists and prescribers follow NICE guidelines when prescribing Buscopan IBS Relief.

How to take Buscopan IBS Relief

The recommended dose of this medicine is to take one tablet three times a day. If required, this dose can be increased to a maximum of two tablets, four times a day.

Do not exceed more than eight tablets in 24 hours.

Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. Do not crush or chew them.

Buscopan IBS Relief Side Effects

Like all medicines, Buscopan IBS Relief tablets come with the risk of side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Common side effects associated with this medicine may include:

• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Abnormal sweating or reduced sweating
• Fast heart rate

Speak to your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Buscopan IBS Relief Warnings and Drug Interactions

Buscopan IBS Relief may interact with other medicines, which could hinder its effectiveness or increase your risk of adverse effects.

Before you start to take a new medicine, you should always inform your doctor if you are currently taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, supplements or herbal remedies.

For more information on medicines that interact with Buscopan IBS Relief.

If you have any questions or concerns, we advise you to discuss these with your doctor before you start to take a new medication.

Buscopan IBS Relief should only be taken by adults and children who are aged 12 years old and above.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Buscopan IBS Relief is not suitable for women who are pregnant.

If you are currently pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are trying to get pregnant, you should make sure your doctor is aware.

It is also not suitable for women who are currently breastfeeding.

If you suffer from IBS and are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor about it; alternative forms of treatment may be more suitable for you to take. 

Read more about taking Buscopan IBS Relief tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Buscopan IBS Relief Ingredients

The main active ingredient within this medicine is: Hyoscine butylbromide

For a full list of the inactive ingredients, please read the Summary of Product Characteristics.

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