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Dicyclomine: Uses, How to Take It, and Side Effects

Dicyclomine is used to treat spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines, and it may reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Lauren Smith, MADaisy Chau, PharmD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD, Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on July 31, 2024
Featuring Nabila Ismail, PharmDReviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD | July 31, 2024

Dicyclomine can help treat symptoms of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome. Taking it correctly may help improve your treatment outcomes and reduce painful cramping from IBS.

If you have more questions about dicyclomine, talk to your pharmacist or the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.

References

Chartwell RX, LLC. (2023). DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet. DailyMed.

Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). (2018). Dicyclomine. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Daisy Chau, PharmD
Daisy Chau, PharmD, is the drug information pharmacist manager at GoodRx. She is licensed in California and has more than 6 years of experience working as a pharmacist in drug information.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
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