Dicyclomine
Brand names: Bentyl, DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Dicyclomine Hydrochloride, Dicyclomine hydrochloride, dicyclomine hydrochloride
Warnings
No boxed warning. Contraindicated in infants less than 6 months of age, nursing mothers, patients with glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, obstructive uropathy, severe ulcerative colitis, and those with "unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage." Key precautions include heat prostration risk from "fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating," and CNS effects, noting "psychosis and delirium have been reported in sensitive individuals"; elderly patients require cautious use due to heightened susceptibility to anticholinergic effects.
Uses
Indicated for the treatment of patients with functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.
Dosage forms & strengths
All identified pills
BENTYL 10
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
BENTYL 20
BLUE ROUND · Dicyclomine
LAN 1282
BLUE ROUND · Dicyclomine
21 manufacturers
LANNETT 0586
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
25 manufacturers
M D6
BLUE ROUND · Dicyclomine
M D6
BLUE ROUND · Dicyclomine
18 manufacturers
MYLAN 1610
TURQUOISE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
14 manufacturers
MYLAN 1610
TURQUOISE;TURQUOISE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
WATSON 794
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
24 manufacturers
WATSON 795
BLUE ROUND · Dicyclomine
26 manufacturers
WW 27
BLUE ROUND · Dicyclomine
18 manufacturers
Watson 794
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
West ward
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
8 manufacturers
West-ward 3126
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
Westward 3126
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
5 manufacturers
BLUE CAPSULE · Dicyclomine
Side effects
Most common reactions (>5%) are dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, somnolence, asthenia, and nervousness. Other reported effects include mydriasis, constipation, urinary retention, palpitations, and, less commonly, hallucinations and other serious cardiovascular or CNS symptoms.