Clinical Overview
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablets (10mg) is an oral synthetic tertiary amine antispasmodic. It possesses specific anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) and direct musculotropic relaxant effects on gastrointestinal smooth muscle, eliminating visceral spasms and hypermotility. Indicated for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional enterospasm, and abdominal cramping.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
Take orally 10 to 20 mg three to four times daily with water, preferably 30 minutes before meals.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, drowsiness, nausea, constipation. Rare/Severe: Urinary retention, paralytic ileus, hyperthermia, and tachycardia.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Contraindicated in glaucoma, obstructive uropathy, reflux esophagitis, severe ulcerative colitis, and children under 6 months. Use with caution in hot environments due to decreased sweating.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or gastrointestinal treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered gastroenterologist or qualified medical practitioner before initiating, altering, or discontinuing any gastrointestinal medication or digestive therapy.