fast heart rate – if this happens regularly after taking Buscopan, try to take your medicine at a time when you can sit or lie down when the symptoms are worst. It may also help to cut down on alcohol, smoking, caffeine and big meals, as these can make the problem worse. If you're still having symptoms after a week, speak to your doctor. You may need to change to a different type of medicine.

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that may be associated with Buscopan IBS relief tablets. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people taking this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Stomach cramps and any other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can be very uncomfortable and painful, so medication that can ease the pain, like Buscopan tablets, may be required. The usual dose of Buscopan for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosed by a doctor in adults and children aged 12 years and over is 1 tablet, taken 3 times a day. You can increase this to 2 tablets, taken 4 times a day if needed. When to take Buscopan Both types of tablets contain 10mg of Hyoscine Butylbromide and should be swallowed with water (not chewed).All the data we collect from you in our database is encrypted and are processed in accordance with local law and we do not sell any data to third parties.

If you would like to speak to a medical professional for further advice, you can chat to one of our fully qualified medical prescribers who will be more than happy to help. If you are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist or the instructions that come with Buscopan. Dosage and strength Hyoscine butylbromide is available on prescription. You can also buy it from a pharmacy, without a prescription, to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, providing your symptoms have previously been diagnosed by a doctor. They relieve stomach cramps and IBS symptoms by relaxing the muscles around your stomach, intestines, and urinary systems, preventing them from contracting and causing spasm-like pain. How to take the tablets

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Mebeverine is an excellent Buscopan alternative because it works in the same way but uses a different active ingredient. If Buscopan is unsuitable for you, Mebeverine may be a simple like-for-like substitute. Note, though, that it’s slower to take effect (needing an hour). We have put in place procedures to deal with any suspected personal data breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator of a breach where we are legally required to do so. Only take Buscopan IBS Relief if a doctor has confirmed that you have IBS. What if I forget to take it? Bloating or swelling of your abdomen- Bloating can be a significant part of IBS, some IBS sufferers even say the abdominal bloating caused by IBS can even make them ‘look pregnant’ or affect what clothes they wear.