Is Buscopan good for bloated stomach?
Buscopan is a drug that is used to relieve pain caused by smooth muscle spasms. It relieves stomach, intestine, bladder, and ureter cramps. It’s also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome symptoms (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhoea or constipation).
How do you take Buscopan tablets?
Buscopan 10 mg Tablets should be swallowed whole with adequate water. Adults: 2 tablets four times daily. For the symptomatic relief of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the recommended starting dose is 1 tablet three times daily, this can be increased up to 2 tablets four times daily if necessary.
Can Buscopan make you sleepy?
Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Buscopan affects you. This medicine may cause dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.
Which is better Buscopan or Imodium?
If you are suffering with diarrhoea, then Imodium is your best bet. If you’re suffering from stomach cramps, then Buscopan is a great option. For trapped wind and spasming, Colpermin could alleviate your symptoms. If you’re suffering from bloating and discomfort, then perhaps Senocalm will help you to feel better.
Can take Buscopan empty stomach?
Take Buscopan tablets as and when you have stomach cramps or period pain. Buscopan does not usually upset your stomach, so you can take it with or without food.
Does Buscopan work immediately?
Buscopan relieves the pain of stomach cramps by helping your gut to relax. The medicine works very quickly. Painful cramps should ease within 15 minutes.
When is it best to take Buscopan?
Take Buscopan tablets as and when you have stomach cramps or period pain. Buscopan does not usually upset your stomach, so you can take it with or without food. Only take Buscopan IBS Relief if a doctor has confirmed that you have IBS.