Dicyclomine Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Dicyclomine Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Dicyclomine Tablet? (Dicyclomine Tablet kya hai)

Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic antispasmodic medicine used in Pakistan for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and abdominal cramps. It relieves abdominal pain and spasms by relaxing the smooth muscles of the GI tract. It is an Rx medicine — take only on a doctor's advice.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Abdominal cramps and spasms
• Functional bowel disorders
• GI tract smooth muscle spasm relief

4. Who May Use It (Kis ko leni chahiye)

A healthcare professional should confirm that the indication, age and exact formulation match the patient’s needs. An ingredient match alone does not make another brand or formulation interchangeable.

5. When Not to Use (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• Contraindicated in infants under 6 months.
• Avoid in glaucoma, obstructive gastrointestinal or urinary conditions and myasthenia gravis unless a specialist advises otherwise.
• The cited guidance advises against use while breastfeeding.
• Can cause blurred vision, drowsiness and reduced sweating; take care in hot weather.

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

Adult guidance

The prescriber selects and adjusts the oral dose for bowel spasm symptoms and tolerability. Do not self-increase an anticholinergic dose or use it to suppress unexplained severe abdominal pain.

Child guidance

Paediatric safety and efficacy are not established in the cited guidance. Dicyclomine is contraindicated in infants younger than 6 months; do not provide a weight-based dose from this adult page.

Dose limits

Use the limit specified for your exact product and individual prescription. A strength printed on a pack is not automatically a recommended dose.

7. How to Use (Kaise leni hai)

Check the medicine name, strength and instructions before each course. Do not share a prescription or change its dose, duration or formulation without professional advice.

8. Timing (Kab leni chahiye)

Check the local leaflet or ask a pharmacist about food timing for this exact formulation; do not infer it from another medicine.

9. Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye)

Follow the exact leaflet or contact a pharmacist for missed-dose instructions. Do not double a dose or change a tapering or monitored treatment plan yourself.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Contraindicated in infants under 6 months.
• Avoid in glaucoma, obstructive gastrointestinal or urinary conditions and myasthenia gravis unless a specialist advises otherwise.
• The cited guidance advises against use while breastfeeding.
• Can cause blurred vision, drowsiness and reduced sweating; take care in hot weather.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, kidney and liver conditions, and all other medicines with the prescriber or pharmacist. Store according to the local pack and keep out of reach of children. Below 30°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

Reported effects

• Dry mouth
• Constipation (qabz)
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness (neend aana)

Serious effects and warning symptoms

• Urinary retention (peshab ruk jana)
• Heat stroke due to decreased sweating
• Tachycardia

These lists do not establish the frequency of an effect or prove that a new symptom is caused by this medicine. Persistent or worsening symptoms need assessment.

13. Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

Anticholinergic effects increased with antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, and other antimuscarinic drugs; may reduce absorption of some oral medications

14. When to Get Help (Kab doctor se milein)

Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, severe bleeding or suspected overdose. For the medicine-specific warning symptoms above, contact a clinician promptly. Bring the pack and a list of medicines.

15. Alternatives (Dusri dawaein)

Ask a pharmacist to compare the exact ingredients, strength, route and release type. A generic name alone does not prove dose equivalence. Do not substitute a combination product for a single-ingredient treatment.

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Dicyclomine Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Dicyclomine Tablet contains Dicyclomine. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Abdominal cramps and spasms. The diagnosis and exact product determine suitability.

Q: Dose kaise confirm karein?

A: The prescriber selects and adjusts the oral dose for bowel spasm symptoms and tolerability. Do not self-increase an anticholinergic dose or use it to suppress unexplained severe abdominal pain.

Q: Bachon ke liye dose kya hai?

A: Paediatric safety and efficacy are not established in the cited guidance. Dicyclomine is contraindicated in infants younger than 6 months; do not provide a weight-based dose from this adult page.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

Q: Nuksanat hon to kya karein?

A: Reported effects include Dry mouth; Constipation (qabz); Blurred vision. Seek medical help for Urinary retention (peshab ruk jana); Heat stroke due to decreased sweating. A symptom list does not predict how often an effect occurs.

18. Editorial Information (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-10-15

This correction adds ingredient-specific sources and separates verified facts from unverified local pack details. The recorded medical-review date is unchanged; this editorial correction is not a new clinician review. Foreign labels inform ingredient safety and do not establish Pakistani registration or every local pack’s instructions.

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Educational information only. Confirm the diagnosis, local leaflet and individual prescription with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing treatment.