Who can take Buscopan

Most adults can take Buscopan. Most children aged 6 years or over can take it but some brands are only suitable for older children.

Only take Buscopan IBS Relief tablets if your doctor has said that you have irritable bowel syndrome.

Do not give Buscopan Cramps tablets to children aged 5 years or under.

Do not give Buscopan IBS Relief tablets to children aged 11 years or under.

Who may not be able to take Buscopan

Buscopan is not suitable for some people.

To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take it if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to Buscopan or any other medicine
have a rare type of glaucoma called acute angle closure glaucoma – Buscopan can increase the pressure in the eye and make your glaucoma worse
have a very enlarged bowel
have myasthenia gravis – a condition where the muscles become weak and tire easily
have a condition where your bowel is blocked and does not work properly, such as paralytic ileus
are 40 years old or over
are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
have recently passed blood in your poo
are feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
have lost your appetite or lost weight
are feeling tired and looking paler than usual
have unusual vaginal bleeding or vaginal discharge
think you may have food poisoning – especially if you have recently travelled abroad
have a very fast heart rate or any other heart problems
have difficulty or pain when peeing – for example, if you have an enlarged prostate
have an overactive thyroid
have a high temperature
have digestive problems such as heartburn and acid reflux, severe constipation or ulcerative colitis