DICYCLOMINE
Bentyl


DOSING IN  ADULTS
 
10-20 mg 4 times/day . Administer 30-60 minutes before a meal.


DOSAGE FORMS 

Bentyl Capsule, as hydrochloride: 10 mg
Syrup, as hydrochloride: 10 mg/5 mL (480 mL)
Bentyl Tablet, as hydrochloride: 20 mg


SIGNIFICANT  ADVERSE REACTIONS

Palpitations
Dizziness
Rash
Suppression of lactation
Xerostomia
Urinary retention
Blurred vision
Use caution in hot weather and/or exercise as Dicyclomine decreases sweating


CONTRAINDICATIONS — Hypersensitivity to dicyclomine or any component of the formulation; obstructive diseases of the gastrointestinal and urinary tract ; unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage; obstructive
uropathy; narrow-angle glaucoma; myasthenia gravis; breast-feeding; should not be used in infants <6 months of age


DRUG INTERACTIONS

Anticholinergic agents: The anticholinergic effects of dicyclomine are additive with other anticholinergic agents, including antihistamines, amantadine, opioids, phenothiazines, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (central): Effects of dicyclomine may be diminished


PREGNANCY RISK FACTOR — B


LACTATION — Enters breast milk/contraindicated.