How does Buscopan® work?
Buscopan® Tablets
Buscopan® quickly1 relieves stomach pain and cramps in as little as 15 minutes*.
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FAQ
- Sensitivity to certain foods that trigger stomach pain, such as fatty, spicy or highly seasoned foods, caffeine, alcohol and acidic citrus fruits.
- A hectic, stress-filled lifestyle, skipping meals, eating on the run and anxiety.
- A change from your normal daily routine, for example when travelling, which can unbalance your digestive system.
Buscopan® is an antispasmodic medication which specifically relieves stomach pain with cramps.
Buscopan® works directly on the muscles where cramps occur, relaxing them and relieving stomach pain2. With Buscopan®, you can be confident that you are targeting the site of stomach cramps.
Buscopan® is the #1 selling medicine available in pharmacy for stomach pain with cramps1.
Buscopan® acts where the cramps and pains occur – in the stomach & bowel (digestive tract) and has a two way action that relaxes the cramps to relieve the pain. General pain relievers work differently by blocking pain signals. They do not relax cramping muscles.
It is recommended to swallow Buscopan® tablets whole (do not crush) and with a glass of water. For more information, please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information leaflet inside the pack or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Buscopan® is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you are suffering from stomach pain with cramps and are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor.
Common causes of stomach pain with cramps include:
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- https://medsinfo.com.au/product-information/document/Buscopan_PI
- https://medsinfo.com.au/consumer-information/document/Buscopan_Forte_CMI
- Lacy et al. (2013). On-demand hyoscine butylbromide for the treatment of self- reported functional cramping abdominal pain. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 48(8), 926–935. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical.
- Medicines Complete. Available at: https://www.medicinescomplete.com/#/content/ahfs/a381004?hspl=paracetamol (cited May 2025)
- Medicines Complete. Ibuprofen. Available at: https://www.medicinescomplete.com/#/content/ahfs/a382159?hspl=ibuprofen (cited May 2025)
- Tytgat GN. Hyoscine butylbromide: a review of its use in the treatment of abdominal cramping and pain. Drugs. 2007;67(9):1343-1357. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH.
*Based on 20mg formulation for adults 18+, Lacy et al. (2013)3
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. MAT-AU-2500925 1.0 May 2025