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Medicines hyoscine butylbromideQuestion & answer

hyoscine butylbromide · Medicine question

Can hyoscine butylbromide affect driving?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

It can cause blurred vision, difficulty focusing or dizziness. Do not drive, cycle or operate machinery while affected.

Sources for this answer

Hyoscine butylbromide 10 mg coated tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Buscopan Ampoules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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NHS · NHS medicine guidance

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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