Dicyclomine + Dimethicone

Dosage Forms Available

• Dicyclomine + Dimethicone is available in oral forms for administration (capsules, tablets and liquid suspensions).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medication is generally suitable for adults and children over the age of 6 years.

Contraindications

• Patients with a known hypersensitivity to Dicyclomine or Dimethicone should avoid this medicine.

• It is also contraindicated in individuals with unstable cardiovascular status, severe ulcerative colitis, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis and reflux esophagitis.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Dicyclomine + Dimethicone may interact with anticholinergics (such as atropine and scopolamine), antidepressants (such as amitriptyline and imipramine), antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine and promethazine), antipsychotics (such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol) and opioid analgesics (such as codeine and morphine).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• In case of an overdose of Dicyclomine + Dimethicone, symptoms like severe dry mouth, dilated pupils, flushing, fever, rapid heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations, or seizures may occur. Immediate medical attention is necessary.

• If a dose is missed, it can be taken as soon as it is remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, the missed one should be skipped.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve after discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking ample water can help manage constipation, a common side effect.

• Chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on a sugar-free sweet may alleviate dry mouth.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Dicyclomine + Dimethicone can cause drowsiness or blurred vision which may affect the ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. It is advised not to drive or operate machinery if you experience such side effects.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• It should only be used during these periods if the potential benefits outweigh the risks and under the guidance of a doctor.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution is advised when using Dicyclomine + Dimethicone in patients with cardiovascular disease, hepatic or renal impairment, autonomic neuropathy, hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis, hypertension, hyperthyroidism and coronary heart disease.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Regular intake of fibre-rich foods can help manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders.

• Limiting the intake of gas-causing foods like beans, lentils, broccoli, cabbage, onions and carbonated drinks can reduce bloating and gas.