Buscopan Cramps
- Relieves pain and discomfort caused by abdominal cramps
- Begins to work in just 15 minutes
- Relax the gut and eases symptoms caused by IBS
What is Buscopan Cramps?
Buscopan Cramps contains the active ingredient hyoscine butylbromide, which helps to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by cramps.
It is suitable for adults and children who are aged 6 years old and over.
This medicine comes in packs of 20, 40 or 60 tablets. You can buy Buscopan Cramps without a prescription.
What is Buscopan Cramps used to treat?
Buscopan Cramps is primarily used to treat the pain and discomfort caused by abdominal cramps.
The active ingredient, hyoscine butylbromide, gets to work very quickly and the cramps should ease after around 15 minutes of taking Buscopan. It eases abdominal cramps by helping your gut to relax.
It can be taken to treat problems like period pain and irritable bowel syndrome, which can cause severe stomach cramps.
Why is Buscopan Cramps recommended for IBS treatment?
Buscopan has been a renowned medicine since it was first approved for medical use in 1951. Worldwide, it is one of the most well-known antispasmodics as is on the World Health Organisations List of Essential Medicines.
Buscopan gets to work quickly and will usually relieve painful cramps within 15 minutes of being taken.
How does Buscopan Cramps work to relieve IBS symptoms?
Stomach cramps can affect people of all ages and can occur for many different reasons, such as constipation, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, period pain, and anxiety.
Hyoscine butylbromide works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the stomach, intestines, urinary tract, bowel and bile duct, which helps to relieve stomach cramps and the discomfort that comes with them.
Who can take Buscopan Cramps?
Children under 6 years old should not take these tablets. Buscopan is also not suitable for certain adults and adolescents.
You should not take Buscopan Cramps if:
- You have a very enlarged bowel
- You suffer from myasthenia gravis
- You have a rare form of glaucoma called angle-closure glaucoma
- You have had an allergic reaction to Buscopan or any other medicines in the past
Speak to your doctor before you take Buscopan Cramps if:
- You have a temperature of 38C or higher
- You have an overactive thyroid
- You cannot digest certain sugars
- You have a bowel blockage
- You have any heart problems
- You have a very fast heart rate
- You find it difficult to urinate
- You have any kind of digestive problems
This list may not be exhaustive. Read the patient information leaflet for full details on why Buscopan Cramps may not be suitable for you to take.
Can you buy Buscopan Cramps over the counter?
You can buy Buscopan Cramps over the counter from a local pharmacy or shop. You do not need a prescription for this medication.
Can you buy Buscopan Cramps online in the UK?
You can buy Buscopan Cramps online from Medicine Direct without needing a prescription. However, you will need to fill out a short online consultation form to make sure it is safe for you to take. One of our doctors or pharmacists will review your answers. After this, you can place your order with our online pharmacy; next day delivery is available if you order before 2pm.
Never buy any type of medication online unless you are ordering it from a pharmacy that is regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council, like Medicine Direct. All legitimate pharmacies will have their pharmacy registration number clearly displayed on their website.
Buscopan Cramps alternatives
If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and are looking for a medicine to provide effective relief from the symptoms of IBS, Buscopan IBS Relief can be ordered from our online pharmacy. This medicine contains the same active ingredient as Buscopan Cramps, but should only be used by people who have been formally diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome by a doctor.
Fybogel Mebeverine is available to order, as are Mebeverine tablets. These medicines work in the same way, although Fybogel Mebeverine comes as powder in a sachet, which you mix with water to create an orange-flavoured drink. Mebeverine relaxes the muscles in the gut to relieve discomfort.
Apercap and Colpermin peppermint oil capsules can also be bought from Medicine Direct. Peppermint oil is clinically proven to treat the symptoms of IBS by gently soothing the muscles in the gut.
