Dicyclomine

Generic name: dicyclomine (oral/injection) [ dye-SYE-kloe-meen ]
Brand names: Bentyl, Dibent, Dicyclocot
Dosage forms: intramuscular solution (10 mg/mL); oral capsule (10 mg); oral syrup (10 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (20 mg)
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 8, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is dicyclomine?

Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome.

Dicyclomine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Many drugs can affect dicyclomine. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use dicyclomine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• glaucoma;

• a bladder obstruction or other urination problems;

• a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);

• severe ulcerative colitis;

• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD);

• a serious heart condition and active bleeding;

• myasthenia gravis; or

• if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. Dicyclomine should never be given to a child younger than 6 months old.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems or high blood pressure;