Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines by blocking the
actions of certain chemicals in the body.
Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome.
Dicyclomine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking dicyclomine?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to dicyclomine, or if you have:
problems with urination;
a blockage in your digestive tract;
an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis;
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD);
a serious heart condition or active bleeding;
glaucoma;
myasthenia gravis; or
if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs, or if you have:
an ileostomy or colostomy;
a nerve problem (such as numbness or tingling);
liver disease;
kidney disease;
ulcerative colitis;
thyroid disorder;
heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure,
or a heart rhythm disorder;
hiatal hernia; or
an enlarged prostate.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustments
or special tests to safely take dicyclomine.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Dicyclomine can pass into breast milk and can cause breathing problems or death in
infants younger than 6 months of age.
Do not
take dicyclomine if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take dicyclomine?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table
spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Store dicyclomine at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose of dicyclomine?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not
take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about dicyclomine?
Your pharmacist has information about dicyclomine written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of dicyclomine?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using dicyclomine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect
such as:
confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about dicyclomine?
Dicyclomine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dicyclomine.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.
Dicyclomine can decrease your sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in a hot environment.
Stop using dicyclomine and call your doctor right away if you have serious side
effects such as confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, fast or uneven heart rate,
or if you urinate less than usual or not at all.
There are many other medicines that can interact with dicyclomine.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use.
This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not
start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the
medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
What should I avoid while taking dicyclomine?
Avoid using antacids while taking dicyclomine. Antacids can make it harder for your
body to absorb dicyclomine.
Dicyclomine can cause side effects that may impair your vision or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dicyclomine.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.
Dicyclomine can cause decreased sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in a hot environment.
What other drugs will affect dicyclomine?
Before taking dicyclomine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
amantadine (Symmetrel);
quinidine (Quinaglute, Cardioquin, Quinidex);
digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
cold or allergy medicines;
narcotic pain medicine;
steroids (prednisone and others);
phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine),
mesoridazine (Serentil), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and others
a sedative such as Valium, Xanax, Librium, Tranxene,
ProSom, Dalmane, Ativan, Versed, Restoril, or Halcion;
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),
phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine
(Parnate);
diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD
medications); or
antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon),
clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and
others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with dicyclomine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications
you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of dicyclomine?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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