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Indications - Dicycloverine is indicated in: Functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome Urinary incontinence secondary to unstable detrusor muscle Infantile colic GIT spasm Colicky abdominal pain Diverticulitis Abdominal colic

Dosage & Administration - For oral dosage forms: Adults:10 to 20 mg three times a day. Children over 6 months of age: 5 to 10 mg three times a day. For injectable dosage form: Adults: Intramuscular injection. Not for intravenous use. The recommended intramuscular dose is 80 mg daily (in 4 equally divided doses). Oral dicycloverine Hydrochloride should be started as soon as possible and the intramuscular form should not be used for periods longer than 1 or 2 days. Children: Dose must be determined by the doctor.

Side Effects - Insomnia, mydriasis, cycloplegia, increased ocular tension, urinary hesitancy, palpitations, dyspnea.

Contraindications - N/A

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy Category B. Dicycloverine was neither teratogenic nor embryocidal in animal trial. It, like other drugs should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. There are no data on the secretion of this drug into breast milk. Dicycloverine should be used cautiously in case of lactating mother. Overdose Effects Toxic reaction seldom occurs with dicycloverine. The signs and symptoms of overdosage are headache; nausea; vomiting; blurred vision; dilated pupils; hot, dry skin; dizziness; dryness of the mouth; difficulty in swallowing; and CNS stimulation.