Who can and cannot 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.

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