Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines.
Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome.
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Dicyclomine comes in three forms: an oral tablet, an oral capsule, and an injection that’s given by a healthcare provider in a clinic.
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This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if necessary.
Dicyclomine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of high blood pressure due to an increase in the risk of very high blood pressure.
Dicyclomine is not recommended for use in patients with infectious diarrhea due to the risk of worsening of symptoms.
Dicyclomine is not recommended for use in patients with Tardive dyskinesia.
- Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
- It is typically used for mild to moderate pain relief. Evidence is mixed for its use to relieve fever in children. It is often sold in combination with other medications, such as in many cold medications.
- Adults: Oral: 325 to 650 mg after 3-4 times in a day. Infants: Oral: 10-15 mg/kg 3-4 times in a day. Child: Oral: 20-75 mg/kg/day in 3-4 times in a day
- Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is used for pain relief and fever.
- It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, muscle pain, or dental pain.
- This drug usually has no side effects.
- If you have any unusual effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
- Rare side effects are - headache, truisms, anxiety, insomnia, hepatotoxicity, dyspnea, acute tubular necrosis, acute renal failure, nausea, vomiting.
- Paracetamol/Acetaminophen should be taken with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Paracetamol/Acetaminophen.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.