Patient Information for Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride): Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

If your doctor has recently prescribed Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride), or if you are simply interested in learning more about Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride), then this literature should prove beneficial to you.

Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) comes in capsule, tablet, syrup and injection form. The capsules are blue, and come in the strength of ten milligrams. The Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) tablets are blue as well, and come in twenty milligram strength. The syrup is administered with ten milligrams in every five milliliters. The injection is ten milligram per one milliliter. Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) is used to treat a disorder known as irritable bowel syndrome. What is irritable bowel syndrome? Well, irritable bowel syndrome is abdominal pains accompanied with diarrhea and constipation, and usually irritable bowel syndrome is associated with stress. If you are taking Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) for irritable bowel syndrome, then the dosage is this: you should take twenty to forty milligrams of Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) (one to two tablets) three to four times a day, and always thirty minutes before each meal. If you are using Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) intramuscularly, then twenty milligrams of Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) should be administered four times a day.

Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) helps relieve spasms that occur in the muscles in your gastrointestinal tract. The body absorbs the Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) fairly quickly, so Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) has a fast onset of action. Something that you need to be aware of when taking Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) is to avoid taking medications that contain phenothiazines and haloperidol ingredients, because Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) can significantly decrease their effectiveness.

If you are a patient who has ever had any urinary tract obstruction, intestinal obstructions, severe ulcers, glaucoma, inflammation of the esophagus, or long-lasting muscle weakness, then Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) is definitely not for you. If you have any allergies against any ingredient in Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride), then you should, too, stay away from this medication. Severe allergic reactions could be life threatening. Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) should also not be used on children who are under the age of 6 months. Administering Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) can prove to be fatal to the child.

Side effects that can occur when taking Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) are vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, headache, nausea, dizziness, constipation, and trouble when urinating. If any of these side effects become worse or are especially bothersome, contact your doctor immediately. Since Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) does cause blurred vision and dizziness, it's important to note that you should not drive or operate any kind of heavy machinery when taking Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride). You should also avoid drinking any amount of alcohol when you are on this medication. Store Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) in a cool, dry place away from children and sunlight. Sunlight may decrease the potency of Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride). If you miss a dose of Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride), skip it, and then return to your normal dosing schedule. Never double dose on Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride). Keep in mind that in especially hot weather, Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) can increase your chances of suffering from a fever or a stroke. If this happens to you, alert your doctor immediately.