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BUSCOPAN^® TABLETS

What you
should know
about
Buscopan

Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine.  This leaflet is a summary of the information about your medicine.  If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The name of your medicine is BUSCOPAN
(hyoscine-N-butylbromide).
This is one of a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents.  These are taken to relieve crampy stomach pains and period pains.

THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT BUSCOPAN

1.	Make sure that this medicine is suitable for you see *BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE.
2.	Take your medicine as directed by your doctor and look at the label on your medicine.
3.	It you have problems after taking this medicine see **AFTER TAKING YOUR MEDICINE.
4.	Keep your medicine out of sight and reach of children.

Buscopan is an anti-spasmodic agent and can be taken to relieve crampy stomach pains and period pains and, sometimes, is prescribed for other conditions.

*BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE

•	Are you already taking another medicine to treat your condition?
•	Do you suffer from glaucoma?
•	Are you pregnant?
•	Have you ever taken Buscopan before and had an allergic reaction?

It the answer is YES to any of these questions tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you have not already done so.

TAKING YOUR MEDICINE

•	It is important to take your medicine at the right times and in the right dose.  For example, to prevent period pains your doctor may have recommended that you start taking Buscopan tablets two days before the start of your next period.  Your doctor should have told you how often to take your tablets and his instructions should be on the label.  If they are not or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
•	The tablets should be swallowed whole with water before meals.
•	If you forget to take a dose take one as soon as you remember.  Then go on as before.
•	In the event of an accidental overdose contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.

**AFTER TAKING YOUR MEDICINE

Buscopan tablets may, very occasionally, cause side-effects in some people such as:

•	Dry mouth.
•	Blurred vision.
•	Palpitations (fast heart rate).

If you get any of these, and they are bad enough to trouble you, stop taking the tablets and the effects will soon disappear.  If they persist tell your doctor.

STORING YOUR MEDICINE

•	Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot see or reach them.
•	The tablets should be stored in a cool dry place and protected from light.
•	Return any unused tablets to the pharmacist.

REMEMBER: This medicine is for you.  Never give it to others.  It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE

•	Buscopan tablets are white and sugar-coated with the name 'Buscopan' on one side.  Each tablet contains 10mg of hyoscine-N-butylbromide.

Buscopan Tablets are manufactured by
Boehringer Ingelheim,
Germany.

The Product Licence and Product Authorisation for Buscopan are held by:
Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd.,
Ellesfield Avenue,
Bracknell,
Berkshire. RG12 8YS
England.

This leaflet is produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
The information in it applies only to Buscopan tablets.