Buscopan
Buscopan contains hyoscine butylbromide, an antispasmodic drug which relaxes the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts, helping to alleviate painful spasms and cramps.
Dosage by Body Weight
Adults and children over 12 years: 1 to 2 tablets (10-20 mg) 3 to 4 times daily. For Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the recommended starting dose is 1 tablet (10 mg) three times daily, increasing to 2 tablets four times daily if required. Children 6 to 12 years: 1 tablet (10 mg) three times daily. Not recommended for children under 6 years.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Contraindicated in infants. Do not administer.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Contraindicated in young children without direct medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy not established in this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Only use under strict prescription and supervision of a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Standard tablet formulations are not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Contraindicated in infants. Do not administer. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Contraindicated in young children without direct medical supervision. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy not established in this weight range. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Only use under strict prescription and supervision of a pediatrician. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Standard tablet formulations are not suitable for children under 6 years of age. |
Formulation
Purpose
Relief of abdominal cramps, spasms of the gastrointestinal or genitourinary tract, and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Generic Name
Hyoscine butylbromideScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.