Introduction

Painful abdominal cramps are a commonly reported gastro-intestinal complaint¹. While many cases can be attributed to functional digestive disorders, of which irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the best characterised, not all sufferers fall within this definition¹. There may also be some degree of reluctance among consumers to accept the label of IBS for their symptoms. As a result, some sufferers may shun treatments that are specific for this condition².

Therefore a significant proportion of people who suffer from regular abdominal cramps may not be aware of the most appropriate over the counter (OTC) treatment options¹. For these people the introduction of Buscopan Cramps (hyoscine butylbromide) offers sufferers of abdominal cramps and spasms specifically targeted relief for their symptoms. This HCP section seeks to put abdominal cramps and pain into context, alongside other conditions that may present in a similar manner.

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• 1. Prevalence and management of abdominal cramping and pain: a multinational survey. Quigley EM, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther (2006) 24; 411-9
• 2. Data on File: BUS10-02