Konsyl Alternatives Compared
Konsyl | Dicyclomine | Bentyl |
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Konsyl (psyllium) | Dicyclomine | Bentyl (dicyclomine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Dietary Fiber Supplementation. Konsyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Dicyclomine is used for the relief of colicky pain caused by intestinal muscle spasms in functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome. Side effects include dry mouth, a decreased ability to sweat... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Bentyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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More about Konsyl (psyllium) | More about Dicyclomine | More about Bentyl (dicyclomine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Konsyl has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Dicyclomine has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 293 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Bentyl has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 136 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: Konsyl side effects in more detail. |
See also: dicyclomine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Bentyl side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Other psyllium brands include: Fiber Therapy, Fiberall, Hydrocil, Konsyl-D, Konsyl-Orange, Metamucil, Metamucil Berry Burst Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Smooth Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Natural Fiber Therapy, Reguloid View more | Bentyl |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1.8 hours |
1.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Konsyl:
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A total of 206 drugs are known to interact with dicyclomine:
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A total of 206 drugs are known to interact with Bentyl:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 11, 1950 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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