💊 Dicyclomine Tablet 10 mg – As Licensed
📄 Description:
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic and antispasmodic medication. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and is commonly used to relieve abdominal cramps associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional bowel disorders.
🧾 Prescription / Indications:
Indicated for:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Intestinal hypermotility or cramps
- Functional bowel disorders like colitis
Usual adult dosage:
- 10–20 mg orally, 3 to 4 times daily
- Dosage may be adjusted depending on response and tolerability
🔬 Nature:
- Form: Oral tablet
- Strength: 10 mg Dicyclomine Hydrochloride
- Pharmacologic Class: Anticholinergic/antispasmodic
- Mechanism: Inhibits muscarinic receptors, reducing GI muscle contractions and secretions
🌟 Advantages:
- Rapid relief from abdominal cramps and spasms
- Helps reduce gas, bloating, and discomfort in IBS
- Convenient oral dosing
- Often well-tolerated at standard doses
📦 Common Packaging:
- Blister packs or bottles
- Common pack size: 10, 15, or 30 tablets per strip
🧊 Storage:
- Store below 25°C
- Keep in a dry place, away from direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
⚠️ Precautions:
- Use with caution in:
- Glaucoma
- Urinary retention
- Myasthenia gravis
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Cardiac conditions (e.g., tachyarrhythmias)
- Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants
- May cause drowsiness or blurred vision
Common side effects:
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
👩⚕️ Patient Advice:
- Take with or without food, as advised
- Avoid driving or operating machinery if dizzy or drowsy
- Maintain hydration and fiber intake to prevent constipation
- Do not exceed prescribed dose
- Report urinary difficulties, vision changes, or confusion promptly