Key facts about Dicyclomine
What dosages is Dicyclomine available in?
Dicyclomine is available as a 10 mg oral tablet, 20 mg oral capsule, and a 10 mg/5 ml oral solution.
What is Dicyclomine used for?
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic that is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
How does Dicyclomine work?
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic. It works by blocking a chemical called acetylcholine from attaching to receptors in your stomach and intestines. Typically, acetylcholine causes the muscles in your gut to contract. By blocking acetylcholine, Dicyclomine relaxes the muscles in the stomach and intestines to lessen cramping in people with IBS.
How do I take Dicyclomine?
Dicyclomine is typically taken by mouth 4 tiimes daily.
Is it safe for me to take Dicyclomine?
Dicyclomine is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not take this medication if you are a nursing mother, have obstructive uropathy, an acute hemorrhage, have a gastrointestinal tract obstruction, myasthenia gravis, severe ulcerative colitis, or reflux esophagitis.
Dicyclomine Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Dicyclomine include:
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Dicyclomine Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Dicyclomine. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe changes in mood, thoughts, or behavior: psychosis, agitation, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there), confusion, euphoria
- Irregular heartbeat: fainting, dizziness or lightheadedness, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or fatigue
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Dicyclomine
The following medications may interact with Dicyclomine:
- Antiglaucoma agents – Anticholinergics antagonize antiglaucoma agents and may increase intraoccular pressure
- Anticholinergic agents – May affect the gastrointestinal absorption of various drugs; may also increase certain actions or side effects of other anticholinergic drugs.
- Antacids – May interfere with the absorption of anticholinergic agents
Who makes Dicyclomine?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Dicyclomine safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Dicyclomine will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving Dicyclomine, talk to your healthcare provider.
