💊 Dicyclomine Oral Solution 10 mg/5 mL – As Licensed
📄 Description:
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic and antispasmodic agent that works by relaxing the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. It is used primarily to relieve abdominal cramps and spasms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other functional bowel disorders. The oral solution formulation is particularly helpful for patients, including children and elderly, who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
🧾 Prescription / Indications:
Indicated for:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Functional abdominal cramps and spasms
Typical dosage:
- Adults: 10–20 mg (5–10 mL) orally, 3–4 times daily
- Pediatric dosing: Only under medical supervision, with dose adjusted by age and weight
🔬 Nature:
- Form: Oral liquid solution
- Strength: 10 mg dicyclomine per 5 mL
- Pharmacologic Class: Anticholinergic/antispasmodic
- Mechanism of action: Blocks muscarinic receptors, relaxing smooth muscles and reducing spasms in the GI tract
🌟 Advantages:
- Rapid onset of action
- Easier administration for patients unable to swallow tablets
- Effective relief of GI spasms and cramps
- Suitable for pediatric and elderly patients (with medical guidance)
📦 Common Packaging:
- Bottles of 100 mL or 200 mL
- Comes with a measuring cup or oral syringe for accurate dosing
🧊 Storage:
- Store below 25°C (77°F)
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep tightly closed
- Keep out of reach of children
⚠️ Precautions:
- Use with caution in patients with:
- Glaucoma
- Urinary retention
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- May cause drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, or blurred vision
- Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants while taking dicyclomine
👩⚕️ Patient Advice:
- Shake well before use
- Use the measuring device provided for accurate dosing
- Can be taken with or without food
- Avoid driving or operating machinery if feeling drowsy or dizzy
- Report any urinary difficulties, blurred vision, or allergic reactions to your doctor