💡 Uses & Benefits

• Relieves gastrointestinal tract spasms and colicky abdominal pain associated with IBS, diverticulitis, infantile colic, urinary tract muscle issues, and gastrointestinal hypermotility

  Functions as both an antispasmodic and anticholinergic agent, relaxing smooth muscle in the gut and urinary bladder to ease cramping and discomfort

• Direct musculotropic effect supports relief from cramps even in functional bowel disorders where motility is elevated 

📋 Dosage & Administration

• Can be taken with or without food; should be followed by a full glass of water 

⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions

• Common: Dry mouth, blurred vision (cycloplegia), dilated pupils (mydriasis), insomnia, urinary hesitation, palpitations, breathlessness (dyspnea)

• Psychological/CNS effects: Restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, or delirium—especially in infants or vulnerable patients

• At-risk groups: Caution in patients with hepatic/renal impairment, glaucoma, heart disease, prostatic hypertrophy, hiatal hernia, autonomic neuropathy, or heart failure

🚫 Contraindications

• Not to be used in intestinal obstruction, intestinal atony, myasthenia gravis, closed-angle glaucoma, reflux esophagitis, or infants under 6 months

• Avoid in lactating women due to unknown excretion into breast milk 

👶 Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy category B: animal studies show no teratogenicity, but use only if clearly needed

• Breastfeeding: Avoid unless essential due to limited data on milk transfer 

⚕️ Overdose

• Rare but may cause: headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dilated pupils, dizziness, hot/dry skin, difficulty swallowing, and CNS stimulation. Seek medical attention if suspected

🏷 Product Details (Bangladesh Market)

• Manufacturer: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

  Generic Name: Dicycloverine Hydrochloride 10 mg Tablet

• Unit Price: ৳2.01 per tablet; strip of 10 ≈ ৳20.10 BDT 

• Pack Size: 10 × 10 (blister) from retail pharmacies nationwide 

• Storage: Store below 30 °C, away from light & moisture; keep out of reach of children 

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