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Prescribed for Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated LDL, Pruritus of Partial Biliary Obstruction, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL. May also be prescribed... View more

Dicyclomine is used for the relief of colicky pain caused by intestinal muscle spasm in functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome. Side effects include dry mouth, a decreased ability to sweat,... View more

Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Bentyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 60 powder for reconstitution
Dosage 4 g/9 g
Per Unit* $1.47
Cost* $88.34

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Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $2.62
Cost* $10.49

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Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 10 mg/mL
Per Unit* $44.83
Cost* $448.28

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Intramuscular solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Intramuscular solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite Bemote, Bentyl, Byclomine, Di-Spaz, Dibent, Dicyclocot, Dilomine Other dicyclomine brands include: Bemote, Byclomine, Di-Spaz, Dibent, Dicyclocot, Dilomine

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.

2 hours

1.8 hours

1.8 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 130 drugs are known to interact with cholestyramine:

  • 3 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
  • 105 moderate drug interactions (2121 brand and generic names)
  • 22 minor drug interactions (469 brand and generic names)

A total of 201 drugs are known to interact with dicyclomine:

  • 4 major drug interactions (54 brand and generic names)
  • 177 moderate drug interactions (901 brand and generic names)
  • 20 minor drug interactions (404 brand and generic names)

A total of 201 drugs are known to interact with Bentyl:

  • 4 major drug interactions (54 brand and generic names)
  • 177 moderate drug interactions (901 brand and generic names)
  • 20 minor drug interactions (404 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Ask your doctor before using dicyclomine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using dicyclomine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

May 11, 1950

May 11, 1950

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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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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