Antispasmodics
ANTISPASMODICS
Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil works to relax the smooth muscles in the bowel, which can help relieve abdominal pain and discomfort. Buscomint can offer customers 3-in-1 symptomatic relief of abdominal pain, minor abdominal spasms and flatulence.
If customers are purchasing antacids or pain relief for stomach cramps, further questioning may be appropriate to find out if they are selecting the right product for their symptoms.
Peppermint oil can worsen any symptoms of heartburn or hiatus hernia, so may not be suitable for customers with these upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
Hyoscine butylbromide
Some customers may want to try an alternative antispasmodic such as Buscopan IBS Relief (GSL) or Buscopan Cramps (P), which contain hyoscine butylbromide.
Buscopan Cramps can ease the symptoms of abdominal cramps, such as pain and discomfort caused by stress or eating certain foods.
Buscopan IBS Relief provides relief of muscle spasm associated with medically confirmed IBS.
BENEFITS:
- Targets the source of abdominal pain
- Starts to work in 15 minutes1
- Gentle on the stomach
- Can be taken at the first sign of a flare-up as needed
NOTE: Buscomint could be taken with Buscopan Cramps or Buscopan IBS Relief as it works differently.2