Hyoscine tablets

• The usual dose of hyoscine tablets is 10 to 20 mg four times daily. 
• Hyoscine tablets are usually used for a short-term unless prescribed for longer by your doctor. 
• If your stomach cramps or pain gets worse or does not improve after a few days, you must see your doctor. 
• Always take hyoscine tablets exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much to take, how often to take it, and any special instructions.

• Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
• You can take hyoscine tablets with or without food.
• If you forget your dose, take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is nearly time for your next dose, just take the next dose at the right time. Do not take double the dose.

• Have you ever had problems with your bowel (such as bowel obstruction or an enlarged bowel or ulcerative colitis)?
• Do you have high blood pressure, a fast heart rate or any other problems with your heart?
• Do you have prostate problems or problems passing urine (wee)?
• Do you have glaucoma (increased pressure in your eye)?
• Do you have myasthenia gravis?
• Do you have gastro-oeseophageal reflux disease?
• Do you have diarrhoea?
• Are you taking or using any other medicines? This includes any medicines being taken which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.

If so, it’s important that you tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking hyoscine tablets. Sometimes a medicine isn’t suitable for a person with certain conditions, or it can only be used with extra care.

Like all medicines hyoscine tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Often side effects improve as your body gets used to the new medicine.

Hyoscine tablets can interact with some medicines and herbal supplements so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting hyoscine tablets or before starting any new medicines.