Dicyclomine

Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome.

Introduction

Generic name: Dicyclomine (oral/injection)

Brand names: Bentyl, Dibent, Dicyclocot

Dosage forms: intramuscular solution (10 mg/mL); oral capsule (10 mg); oral syrup (10 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (20 mg)

Drug class: Anticholinergics / antispasmodics

Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Directions for use

  • Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

  • Dicyclomine oral is taken by mouth.

  • Measure liquid medicine with the supplied syringe or a dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

  • Dicyclomine injection is given in a muscle if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks.

Side effects

Dicyclomine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Fast or slow heartbeats, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest

  • Confusion, agitation, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior

  • Problems with memory or speech

  • Problems with balance or muscle movement

  • Diarrhea, severe constipation, or worsening of bowel symptoms

  • Trouble swallowing

  • Bruising, swelling, or pain where a dicyclomine injection was given

  • Dehydration -dizziness, confusion, feeling very thirsty, less urination or sweating.

  • Confusion and mood or behavior changes may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects of dicyclomine may include:

  • Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nervousness

  • Blurred vision

  • Dry mouth

  • Nausea.

What drugs will affect dicyclomine?

Using dicyclomine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect dicyclomine, especially:

  • Bronchodilator asthma medication

  • Cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others)

  • Glaucoma medication

  • Heart medication

  • Medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness

  • Medicine to treat overactive bladder

  • Medicine to treat Parkinson’s disease

  • Medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome.

Warnings

Many drugs can affect dicyclomine. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines.

← Benzotropine
Cetirizine →

Subscribe For More Content