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Why must Buscopan Ampoules (hyoscine butylbromide) not be given intramuscularly to patients taking anticoagulants?

Name: Why must Buscopan Ampoules (hyoscine butylbromide) not be given intramuscularly to patients taking anticoagulants?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:54:40.263Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Buscopan Ampoules (hyoscine butylbromide) must not be given intramuscularly to patients taking anticoagulants because an intramuscular haematoma may occur.

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Buscopan AmpoulesOpella POM UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 26Document updated 5 January 2026

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