Generic name: dicyclomine hydrochloride
Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Dicyclomine Capsules
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of patients with functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.
Dicyclomine Capsules Dosage and Administration
Dosage must be adjusted to individual patient needs.
Oral Dosage and Administration in Adults
The recommended initial dose is 20 mg four times a day.
After one week treatment with the initial dose, the dose may be increased to 40 mg four times a day unless side effects limit dosage escalation.
If efficacy is not achieved within 2 weeks or side effects require doses below 80 mg per day, the drug should be discontinued.
Documented safety ...
