Dicyclomine

( Bentyl )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 27, 2022

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Bentyl (discontinued)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Anticholinergic drugs

Forms:

Tablet, capsule, syrup, injection solution

Administration:

By mouth, by intramuscular injection

Therapeutic Uses:

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Dicyclomine Drug Class

Dicyclomine (dye sye kloe meen) belongs to a group of medications called anticholinergic drugs.

Dicyclomine Age Range

Dicyclomine is approved for use in adults. Safety data for the use of this medication in children is not available. Dicyclomine should not be given to infants less than 6 months of age because it can cause serious respiratory symptoms and even death.