Generic name: dicyclomine hydrochloride
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Anticholinergics / antispasmodics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Clinical Studies
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of patients with functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Dosage must be adjusted to individual patient needs.
Intramuscular Dosage and Administration in Adults
Dicyclomine hydrochloride intramuscular injection must be administered via intramuscular route only. Do not administer by any other route.
The recommended intramuscular dose is 10 mg to 20 mg four times a day [see Clinical Pharmacology (12)].
The intramuscular injection is to be used only for 1 or 2 days when the patient cannot take oral medication.
Intramuscular injection is about twice...
