Hyoscine butyl bromide in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Hyoscine butyl bromide is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). It is not on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet, so we show no brands or prices for it. The Standard Treatment Guidelines mention it in 6 sections.
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Is hyoscine butyl bromide available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Hyoscine butyl bromide is not in the DukaDawa network catalogue, so we have no brands, prices or stock for it.
Prescribers can still write it on a DukadawaRx prescription, and we show it here as soon as a network pharmacy lists it.
Is hyoscine butyl bromide on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Hyoscine butyl bromide is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level B (health centre). At level B it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers and clinical officers.
- Level
- B (health centre)
- Category
- Drugs affecting Intestinal Secretion and Antispasmodics (Gastro-Intestinal Medicines)
- Listed forms
- Injection 20mg/mL; 1mL ampoule
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 22
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | Health centre | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer |
| C | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is hyoscine butyl bromide in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention hyoscine butyl bromide in 6 sections, most often section 1.16.2 Approach to Pain > Approach to Abdominal Pain (p. 49). See the STG for treatment details.
- 1.16.2 Approach to Pain > Approach to Abdominal Pain, p. 49
- 2.4 Pain Management (Acute and Chronic Pain Management), p. 68
- 10.3.4 Diseases of the Intestine > Irritable bowel syndrome, p. 241
- 11.8.4 Postpartum Care > Dysmenorrhea, p. 287
- 11.8.5 Postpartum Care > Endometriosis, p. 288
- 23.15.3.1 Substance Related Disorder > Substance Withdrawal > Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Delirium Tremens), p. 646
Sections that mention Hyoscine butyl bromide, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
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All drugs affecting intestinal secretion and antispasmodics on the NEMLIT
Sources
- Standard Treatment Guidelines and National Essential Medicines List (STG/NEMLIT), 7th edition, 2026, Ministry of Health, United Republic of Tanzania
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STG positions are section numbers and printed page numbers only.
This page supports licensed prescribers and pharmacists. It is not medical advice and does not replace the Standard Treatment Guidelines, the product information or professional judgement. Prices and stock change often: confirm with the pharmacy.