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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Not use intravenously (IV) Infants older than 6 months: 5 mg orally every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 20 mg/day orally Children: 10 mg orally every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 40 mg/day orally Geriatric: 10-20 mg orally every 6 hours; may gradually increase as needed; not to exceed 160 mg/dayAdministration Take 30-60 minutes before a mealDosing considerations Geriatric: High incidence of anticholinergic effects; avoid except in short-term situations to decrease secretions (Beers Criteria) Do not use IM in geriatric patients What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Dicyclomine?Side effects associated with the use of Dicyclomine, include the following: Dizziness Dry mouth Blurred vision Drowsiness Nervousness WeaknessOther side effects of dicyclomine include: Bloating Confusion Cycloplegia Delirium Dermatitis Fainting or lightheadedness Fatigue Feeling unwell (malaise) Hallucinations Insomnia Palpitations Rash RednessThis document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.What Other Drugs Interact with Dicyclomine?If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.Severe Interactions of dicyclomine include: NoneSerious Interactions of dicyclomine include: pramlintideDicyclomine has moderate interactions with at least 106 different drugs.Mild Interactions of dicyclomine include: desipramine dimenhydrinate donepezil galantamine tacrine trazodoneThis information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Therefore, before
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