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Hyoscine Butylbromide (Buscopan) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Hyoscine Butylbromide has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

An antispasmodic used to relieve stomach and bowel cramps.

Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
9

Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE INJECTION BP
20MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02508419 · ended Oct 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BUSCOPAN
20MG · SOLUTION · SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTH INC
DIN 00363839 · ended Mar 25, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BUSCOPAN
10MG · TABLET · SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTH INC
DIN 00363812 · ended Nov 14, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE INJECTION SANDOZ STANDARD
20MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02229868 · ended Dec 13, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BUSCOPAN
20MG · SOLUTION · SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTH INC
DIN 00363839 · ended Nov 21, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BUSCOPAN
10MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 00363812 · ended Jul 15, 2019 · Delay in manufacturing
Resolved
BUSCOPAN
10MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 00363812 · ended Mar 14, 2019
Avoided
BUSCOPAN
20MG · SOLUTION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 00363839 · ended Dec 14, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BUSCOPAN
10MG · TABLET · BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE
DIN 00363812 · ended Jul 18, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Hyoscine Butylbromide. Health Canada has 9 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Hyoscine Butylbromide is classified under “BELLADONNAAND DERIVATIVES, PLAIN” (ATC A03BB).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Hyoscine Butylbromide used for?

An antispasmodic used to relieve stomach and bowel cramps.

When will Hyoscine Butylbromide be back in stock in Canada?

Hyoscine Butylbromide has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Hyoscine Butylbromide in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.