Buscopan

Tablet
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Buscopan is a tablet that contains Hyoscine butylbromide 10 mg. Hyoscine butylbromide is a antispasmodic: relieves stomach and intestinal cramps.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Hyoscine butylbromide10 mg

What it is used for

Relieves stomach and intestinal cramps.

How it works

Hyoscine butylbromide relaxes gut and bladder muscle, easing cramps. Little reaches the brain, so it causes less drowsiness than other forms of hyoscine.

How to take it

Adults: 10 to 20 mg up to four times a day. See a doctor if pain is not better within 2 weeks.

Common side effects

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Blurred vision

Get medical help straight away if

  • Eye pain with blurred vision
  • Inability to pass urine
  • Severe or worsening stomach pain

Be careful

Can cause dry mouth or blurred vision; caution with glaucoma.

Other medicines and interactions

Adds to the effects of other anticholinergic medicines; may weaken metoclopramide and domperidone.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless a doctor advises it.

Common questions

What is Buscopan?

Buscopan is a tablet containing Hyoscine butylbromide 10 mg.

What is Buscopan used for?

Relieves stomach and intestinal cramps.

How should I take Buscopan?

Adults: 10 to 20 mg up to four times a day. See a doctor if pain is not better within 2 weeks. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Buscopan?

Common side effects include: Dry mouth, constipation, fast heartbeat, blurred vision. Get medical help straight away for: Eye pain with blurred vision, inability to pass urine, severe or worsening stomach pain.

Does Buscopan need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Buscopan in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless a doctor advises it.

What are the substitutes for Buscopan?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.