Is dicyclomine (10mg capsule) safe to take if I have alpha gal syndrome? Is there gelatin in the capsule or any mammal derivatives in the medication?
Alpha gal and medications?
Question posted by skizzatt on 25 Jan 2024
Last updated on 25 January 2024 by masso
Answers
I ran an interaction check and your condition is not a part of the interactions with dicyclomine.
Dicyclomine Disease Interactions
There are 18 disease interactions with dicyclomine.
Click on the link to access the interaction report:
https://www.drugs.com/disease-interactions/dicyclomine.html
Now it would be easier if you could provide the drug imprint of the medication you are taking to narrow it down, click on the link below provided by Drugs.com to access a data base of dicyclomine images and in most cases their inactive ingredients:
https://www.drugs.com/imprints.php?drugname=+dicyclomine
"11. Dicyclomine Description
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent available in the following dosage form:
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP contains 10 mg dicyclomine hydrochloride, USP in each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful). Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP also contains inactive ingredients: glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, no crystallizing sorbitol solution, sucrose, saccharin sodium with FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40 colors and fruit punch flavor."
Related topics
dicyclomine, medication, syndrome, capsule, gelatin
Further information
- Dicyclomine uses and safety info
- Dicyclomine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Dicyclomine (detailed)
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