Clinical Overview
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Injection (10mg/ml) is a parenteral antispasmodic on the PMBI formulary. It relaxes visceral smooth muscle via antimuscarinic action and direct musculotropic inhibition of spasm. Indicated for acute severe abdominal colic, biliary colic, renal colic, and acute functional bowel spasms when oral dosing is unfeasible.
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Usage Guidelines
Administer by deep intramuscular (IM) injection only. Intravenous (IV) administration is strictly prohibited due to severe thrombosis and cardiac collapse risk. Recommended adult dose: 10 to 20 mg IM every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
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: Injection site pain, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, tachycardia, flushing. Rare/Severe: Urinary retention, confusion, hallucinations, cardiac arrhythmias, and anaphylactoid reactions.
*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
For Intramuscular (IM) use ONLY; do NOT inject IV. Contraindicated in infants <6 months, narrow-angle glaucoma, obstructive uropathy, and toxic megacolon.
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.