Dicymed

Dicymed

dicycloverine

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Dicycloverine
Indications/Uses
GI spasm particularly that associated w/ the irritable bowel movement syndrome. Adjunct in the treatment of peptic (gastric or duodenal ulcer).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Tab Adult 2 tab tid. Childn 1-2 tab. Syr Adult 5-10 mL tid-qid. Childn 2-12 yr 5 mL tid, 6 mth-12 yr 2.5-5 mL tid-qid.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ closed-angle glaucoma or narrow-angle between iris or cornea.
Adverse Reactions
Dryness of mouth, difficulty in swallowing & talking, thirst, dilatation of pupils, loss of accommodation & photophobia, flushing & dryness of the skin, transient bradycardia, tachycardia, palpitations & arrhythmias, urinary urgency, difficulty & retention; reduction in the tone & motility of the GIT, constipation.
MIMS Class
Antispasmodics
ATC Classification
A03AA07 - dicycloverine ; Belongs to the class of synthetic anticholinergics, esters with tertiary amino group. Used in the treatment of functional bowel disorders.
Tab:Rx;Syr:Non-Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Dicymed syr 10 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's (P65/bottle)
Form
Dicymed tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P175/box);20's
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