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Dicyclomine + Ranitidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Dicyclomine + Ranitidine safe for pregnant women?
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Dicyclomine + Ranitidine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Dicyclomine + Ranitidine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Dicyclomine + Ranitidine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Dicyclomine + Ranitidine on the Kidneys?
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dicyclomine + Ranitidine on the Liver?
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dicyclomine + Ranitidine on the Heart?
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dicyclomine + Ranitidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dicyclomine + Ranitidine habit forming or addictive?
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dicyclomine + Ranitidine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dicyclomine + Ranitidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dicyclomine + Ranitidine
Taking Dicyclomine + Ranitidine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dicyclomine + Ranitidine
Consumption of alcohol and Dicyclomine + Ranitidine together may have severe effects on your health.
You can take Dicyclomine + Ranitidine for as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
Yes, Dicyclomine + Ranitidine can be called a painkiller since it alleviates abdominal spams and provides relief from cramping in irritable bowel syndrome.
Yes, Dicyclomine + Ranitidine when used in combination with mefanamic acid can be used for the effective management of period pain or dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea results from the excessive release of prostaglandins which decrease uterine blood flow, increase uterine contractions and also cause peripheral nerve hypersensitivity leading to the development of pain. Period pain can severely affect a person's quality of life. It can be prevented and managed by taking calcium and magnesium supplements as they help in muscle relaxation, cutting down on coffee, using a heating pad, taking light meals, taking herbal tea, eating a low fat diet, massaging with essential oils, practicing acupuncture and doing some mild physical activity.
Dicyclomine + Ranitidine is a brand name for a compound known as dicyclomine. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anticholinergics (a compound that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system) and antispasmodics. It is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. Dicyclomine + Ranitidine is used for the treatment of functional bowel / irritable bowel syndrome. It also has some local anesthetic properties and is used in biliary, gastrointestinal and urinary tract spasms. It has a mild effect on glandular secretion and cardiovascular system.
Yes, Dicyclomine + Ranitidine can cause serious allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, swelling on lips, mouth, throat or tongue, etc. Please speak to you doctor as soon as you develop these symptoms.
This medicine data has been created by -
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