Dicyclomine - Drug Information
Generic Name : Dicyclomine
Pronunciation : dye sye' kloe meen
ICD Code : Y55.1 | Therapeutic Classification : Antispasmodics / Gi Motility
Trade Name(s) :
India - Dicyclomine, Clomin, Pipcol, Spasmo - Proxyvon, Spasmo - Proxyvon, Spasmo Proxyron, Trigan - D, Duospan, Cyclozobid, Swispas, Meftal Spas, Decolic Inj., Cyclozobid, Clomin, Spasmo Proxyron, Coligon, Colivon, Colipam, Neurospas, Ranivir, Spasran, Radic, Maxid Spas, Ranex -DC, Rancyl, Ani -Spa, Rantacid Spas, Ranidic, Randic, CycloranInternational - Bentyl.
Other Name : Dicycloverine
Why is Dicyclomine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an anticholinergic, prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome. It blocks a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines.
When should Dicyclomine not to be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with urinary obstruction, gastrointestinal tract obstruction, reflux, increased eye pressure, unstable angina, myasthenia gravis, infants less than 6 months and hypersensitivity.
What is the dosage of Dicyclomine?
Adult: PO- 10-20 mg 3 times/day. IM- 20 mg 4 times/day for 1-2 days. Replace with oral therapy as soon as possible.
How should Dicyclomine be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food.
What are the warnings and precautions for Dicyclomine?
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chronic inflammation or ulcers, diarrhea, enlargement of the prostrate, hiatal hernia, kidney or liver disease, nerve disease, overactive thyroid, urinary blockage or retention, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.* It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* Avoid alcohol consumption.
* Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur.
What are the side effects of Dicyclomine?
Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloated feeling, abdominal pain, loss of taste and appetite.♦ Central Nervous System - Dizziness, light-headedness, tingling, headache, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, numbness, mental confusion and/or excitement lethargy, fainting, speech disturbances, sleeplessness, amnesia, agitation, delusion, disorientation, hallucination.
Eye - Blurred vision, double vision, dilatation of blood vessels and increased eye pressure.
Skin - Rash, hives, itching and other dermal manifestations.
Genitourinary - Urinary hesitancy and urinary retention.
Heart - Fast heart rate and palpitations.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous - Decreased sweating, nasal stuffiness or congestion, sneezing, throat congestion, impotence and suppression of milk secretion.