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Hyoscine butylbromide

  • Contact your optician if your eye becomes painful and red, or if you experience any difficulty in your vision.

About hyoscine butylbromide

Type of medicine Antispasmodic
Used for Relief of colicky abdominal pain (caused by painful spasms in the muscles of the stomach or bladder regions) including irritable bowel syndrome.
Sometimes used to reduce secretions in the lung.
Also called Buscopan
Available as Tablets
Injection

Hyoscine butylbromide works by relaxing the muscle that is found in the stomach and bladder regions.

Before taking hyoscine butylbromide

Before taking hyoscine butylbromide make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

  • If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
  • If you suffer from porphyria.
  • If you suffer from glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
  • If you suffer from any other stomach problems.
  • If you suffer from any prostate problems.
  • If you suffer from myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
  • If you have a fast heart rate.
  • If you have liver or kidney problems.
  • If you suffer from epilepsy.
  • If you have a raised temperature.

How to take hyoscine butylbromide

  • Follow the instructions given by your doctor.

Getting the most from your treatment

  • Contact your optician if your eye becomes painful and red, or if you lose your vision.

Can hyoscine butylbromide cause problems

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.

Common side-effects - these affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine What can I do if I experience this
Constipation Try to eat a well-balanced diet containing plenty of fibre and drink 6 - 8 glasses of water each day.
Slow or fast heart rate If this continues, see your doctor.
Problems passing urine If this continues, see your doctor.
Problems with your eyesight-
sensitivity to light
difficulty focussing		 Sensitivity to light- wear sunglasses; avoid bright lights.
Difficulty focussing- avoid driving or operating machinery.
Dry mouth Try chewing sugar-free gum, sucking pieces of ice or sugar-free sweets.
Dry skin Ask your pharmacist to recommend a moisturising cream.
Drink plenty of water.

How to store hyoscine butylbromide

  • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
  • Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Important information about all medicines


  • Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Make sure that the person prescribing this medicine knows about any other medicines that you are taking. This includes medicines you buy and herbal and homeopathic medicines.
  • If you buy any medicines check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your other medicines.
  • Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction after taking any medicine.
  • Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of this medicine go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if it is empty.
  • If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
  • Always read the printed information leaflet that comes with your medicine.
  • This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
  • Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you.
  • If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.
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