Buscapina in Spain: The Spanish Buscopan
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera, MD
Licensed Physician No. 484814280 · Official Medical College of Bizkaia (Spain)Last reviewed: 2 October 2026
Buscapina is hyoscine butylbromide, known elsewhere as Buscopan. What it is for, who should check first and which version needs a prescription.
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Buscapina is hyoscine butylbromide, sold in many countries as Buscopan. It relaxes the muscles of the gut and urinary tract.
- What it is used for: abdominal cramps and spasms, colic and cramping period pain.
- Check first if: you have glaucoma, prostate problems with difficulty passing urine, myasthenia or a fast heart rhythm. It can cause a dry mouth and blurred vision.
- Do you need a prescription? Plain Buscapina is sold without a prescription. Buscapina Compositum also contains metamizole and does need one.
- See a doctor if: abdominal pain is severe or lasts more than 24 to 48 hours, or you have fever, repeated vomiting, blood in the stool or a hard abdomen.
This is general information and does not replace the package leaflet or the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. If you need an assessment, you can book a video consultation or read about abdominal pain. This service is for urgent, non-emergency care; in an emergency, call 112.
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