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What Should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing And Administering Dicyclomine HCL To Children Or The Elderly?

Dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, weakness, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, and abdominal bloating may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To relieve dry eyes, consult your pharmacist for artificial tears or other eye lubricants.

To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: decreased sweating, dry/hot/flushed skin, fast/irregular heartbeat, loss of coordination, trouble speaking, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations, agitation, nervousness, unusual excitement), difficulty urinating, decreased sexual ability.

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: eye pain/swelling/redness, vision changes (such as seeing rainbows around lights at night).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.Fda.Gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

How To Take Dicyclomine And Dose Of Dicyclomine

Find out how to take Dicyclomine (drug) and its dose. Describes the best time to take the drug and precautions if any that should be followed. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications. How to take Dicyclomine How it should be taken   It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- 10-20 mg 3 times/day. IM- 20 mg 4 times/day for 1-2 days. Replace with oral therapy as soon as possible.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) 

Contraindicated in patients with urinary obstruction, gastrointestinal tract obstruction, reflux, increased eye pressure, unstable angina, myasthenia gravis, infants less than 6 months and hypersensitivity.

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Why it is prescribed (Indications)  

This medication is an anticholinergic, prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome.  It blocks a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines.

Warnings and Precautions  

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chronic inflammation or ulcers, diarrhea, enlargement of the prostrate, hiatal hernia, kidney or liver disease, nerve disease, overactive thyroid, urinary blockage or retention, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.Avoid alcohol consumption.Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur.

Storage Conditions  

Store it at room temperature. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children. Protect it from light and heat. Drug Name : Dicyclomine

Dicyclomine(Bentyl) generic is an anticholinergic, prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome. It blocks a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines.More Info about Dicyclomine

Trade Names for Dicyclomine

International :  Bentyl

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Bentyl Injection

Bentyl Injection Generic Name & Formulations General Description

Dicyclomine HCl 10mg/mL; soln for IM inj.

Pharmacological Class

Anticholinergic.

How Supplied

Caps, tabs, syrup—contact supplier; Amps (2mL)—5

Bentyl Injection Indications Indications

Irritable bowel syndrome.

Bentyl Injection Dosage and Administration Adult

Give by IM route only. 10–20mg four times daily for max 1–2 days when oral therapy is not feasible.

Children

<6mos: see Contraindications. ≥6mos: consult manufacturer.

Bentyl Injection Contraindications Contraindications

Glaucoma. Unstable cardiovascular status. GI or urinary tract obstruction. Severe ulcerative colitis. Myasthenia gravis. Reflux esophagitis. Children <6months of age. Nursing mothers.

Bentyl Injection Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Bentyl Injection Warnings/Precautions Warnings/Precautions

Inj: avoid IV administration (may cause thrombosis, inj site reactions). Autonomic neuropathy. Hepatic or renal impairment. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Salmonella dysentery. Toxic megacolon. Ulcerative colitis. GI or GU obstruction. High environmental temperature. Diarrhea. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.B).

Bentyl Injection Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Bentyl Injection Interactions Interactions

Antacids may inhibit absorption; avoid. May antagonize anti-glaucoma agents or drugs that alter GI motility (eg, metoclopramide). Antagonized by agents used to treat achlorhydria and those used to test gastric secretion. Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics, narcotic analgesics, type I antiarrhythmics, antihistamines, antipsychotics, tricyclics, amantadine, benzodiazepines, MAOIs, nitrites, nitrates, sympathomimetics. May affect absorption of sust rel dosage forms.

Bentyl Injection Adverse Reactions Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, somnolence, asthenia, and nervousness; cardiovascular and CNS symptoms (eg, psychosis, delirium). Fatal reactions have occurred in infants.

Bentyl Injection Clinical Trials

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Bentyl Injection Note Notes

Formerly known under the brand name Bentyl.

Bentyl Injection Patient Counseling

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