• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Functional bowel disorders
  • Spastic colon
  • Abdominal cramps, bloating, colicky pain

Typical Adult Dosage:

  • 10–20 mg orally, 3–4 times/day
  • In some cases, 20 mg up to 4 times/day may be used
  • IM: 10–20 mg IM, up to 4 times/day for short-term use (no IV use recommended)
  • Tablets/capsules: 10 mg, 20 mg
  • Oral solution: 10 mg/5 mL
  • Ampoules: 10 mg/mL (IM use)
  • Take 20–30 minutes before meals for best effect
  • Do not exceed recommended dose
  • Swallow tablets with water; do not crush
  • Class: Anticholinergic/antispasmodic
  • Mechanism:
    • Blocks muscarinic receptors in smooth muscle
    • Reduces involuntary contractions in the GI tract

Provides relief from intestinal cramps, spasms, and motility disorders

  • Dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision
  • Drowsiness, nausea, constipation
  • Glaucoma
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Urinary or intestinal obstruction
  • Severe ulcerative colitis or reflux esophagitis
  • Known allergy to dicycloverine
  • Additive effect with other anticholinergics
  • May reduce absorption of some drugs (e.g., digoxin, ketoconazole)
  • CNS depressants (alcohol, sedatives): additive sedation

                                   Drug Status

Availability
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BRAND NAME STRENGTH FORMULATION PACK SIZE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
Colicon 10mg/5mL Suspension 50mL Square Pharma Ace Pharma