Dicyclomine + Ranitidine

Dosage Forms Available

• Dicyclomine + Ranitidine is available in the form of an oral tablet. This formulation allows the medication to be taken by mouth for convenient administration and rapid absorption into the bloodstream.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination medicine is meant for adults and children who are 12 years of age or older. It is not recommended for children below 12 years unless specified by the paediatrician.

Contraindications

• Dicyclomine + Ranitidine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to either component of this combination.

• It is also contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, obstructive gastrointestinal disorders, severe ulcerative colitis, and myasthenia gravis.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Dicyclomine + Ranitidine may interact with other anticholinergics (e.g., atropine and scopolamine), antacids (e.g., aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide), and anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdosing on Dicyclomine + Ranitidine could lead to symptoms such as confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and fast or irregular heartbeat. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical help.

• If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Avoid doubling up on the dose to compensate for the missed one.

Management of Side Effects

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

• Drinking plenty of fluids can help manage dry mouth.

• Consuming a diet rich in fibre can help alleviate constipation.

• Rising slowly from a sitting or lying position can help prevent dizziness.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Dicyclomine + Ranitidine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience these side effects, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you feel alert and focused.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Dicyclomine + Ranitidine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Always consult your doctor before using this medication.

• It is not known if either Dicyclomine or Ranitidine is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, nursing mothers should consult their doctor before starting this medication.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with cardiovascular disease and liver or kidney disease should exercise caution when taking Dicyclomine + Ranitidine due to the potential for increased side effects.

• Individuals with urinary retention or bladder obstruction should also use this medication cautiously, as it could potentially worsen these conditions.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Limiting intake of spicy and fatty foods can help manage symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders like heartburn and indigestion.

• Regular light physical activity, like walking, can aid digestion and decrease the risk of constipation.

• Avoid lying down immediately after eating to prevent acid reflux.

• Smaller, frequent meals instead of large meals can be easier on your digestive system and may reduce symptoms.