Dicycloverine Benefits & Uses

Dicycloverine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Stomach Pain (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Other Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Stomach Gas

Dicycloverine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Stomach ache Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Stomach ache Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Stomach ache Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Stomach ache Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Dicycloverine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dicycloverine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Dicycloverine.

Mild
Is the use of Dicycloverine safe during breastfeeding?

Dicycloverine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dicycloverine on the Kidneys?

Dicycloverine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dicycloverine on the Liver?

Dicycloverine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dicycloverine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Dicycloverine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dicycloverine with Other Drugs

Dicycloverine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Dicycloverine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dicycloverine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Glaucoma
Heartburn
Hernia
Hiatal Hernia

Frequently asked Questions about Dicycloverine

Is this Dicycloverine habit forming or addictive?

Dicycloverine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dicycloverine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Dicycloverine is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dicycloverine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dicycloverine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dicycloverine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dicycloverine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dicycloverine

Information about the interaction of Dicycloverine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown