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Dicyclomine

Also known as
Dicycloverine
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Description

Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic medicine which is used to relieve muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. It is not recommended in patients with gastrointestinal and urinary tract obstruction disorders. This medicine should be used with caution due to an increase in the risk of dizziness.

Uses of Dicyclomine

What is it prescribed for?

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

    Dicyclomine is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome to relieve symptoms like stomach and intestinal cramping.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dicyclomine

  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Dry mouthsevere
  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Nervousnesssevere
  • Skin rashrare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Dicyclomine

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of fewer than 4 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving Dicyclomine due to an increase in the risk of drowsiness and dizziness. Inform the doctor on priority if you experience any such symptoms. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if alcohol and Dicyclomine are consumed together.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the risk of undesired side effects in the breastfeeding infants. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or discontinue breastfeeding based on the clinical condition.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Dicyclomine

  • Obstructive conditions

    This medicine is not recommended for use in conditions like obstructive uropathy and obstructive gastrointestinal diseases.

  • Gastrointestinal disease

    This medicine is not recommended for use in gastrointestinal conditions like severe ulcerative colitis and reflux esophagitis.

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Dicyclomine.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost the time for the next dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Consumption of alcohol with Dicyclomine is not recommended due to additive depressant effects on the central nervous system.

  • Instructions

    - Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving Dicyclomine due to an increase in the risk of drowsiness and dizziness. Inform the doctor on priority if you experience any such symptoms. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if alcohol and Dicyclomine are consumed together.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Arrhythmias

    severe
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to an increase in the risk of irregular heartbeats. Inform the doctor if you have any heart diseases before receiving this medicine. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with obstructive diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as esophageal stricture or stenosis, stenosing peptic ulcer, and pyloric obstruction due to an increase in the risk of worsening of the conditions. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  • Prostatic Hypertrophy

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with urinary tract obstruction disorders like prostatic hypertrophy. Inform the doctor if you have any urinary tract disorders before receiving this medicine. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Dicyclomine as advised by the doctor. Do not take larger quantities than prescribed. It should be taken on an empty stomach. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery while taking this medicine due to the risk of dizziness.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the risk of undesired side effects in the breastfeeding infants. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or discontinue breastfeeding based on the clinical condition.

General warnings

  • Increase in the blood pressure

    - Dicyclomine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of high blood pressure due to an increase in the risk of very high blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary while receiving this medicine. An alternate treatment option or dose adjustments should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  • Infectious diarrhea

    - Dicyclomine is not recommended for use in patients with infectious diarrhea due to the risk of worsening of symptoms. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  • Tardive dyskinesia

    - Dicyclomine is not recommended for use in patients with Tardive dyskinesia characterized by involuntary movement of the tongue, lips, and face. Inform the doctor if you are receiving any antipsychotic medications before receiving this medicine. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Other details

  • To be taken before food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Causes sleepiness

How it works

It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance in the body and relieves the symptoms like stomach and intestinal cramping.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Unknown
Approved

Classification

Category
Anticholinergics/antispasmodics
Schedule
Schedule H

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