Dicyclomine hydrochlorideProduct ingredient for Dicyclomine

Name
Dicyclomine hydrochloride
Drug Entry
Dicyclomine

Dicyclomine is a muscarinic M1, M3, and M2 receptor antagonist as well as a non-competitive inhibitor of histamine and bradykinin used to treat spasms of the intestines seen in functional bowel disorder and irritable bowel syndrome.3,4,5,6 Though it is commonly prescribed, its recommendation may have been based on a small amount of evidence and so its prescription is becoming less favourable.7

Dicyclomine was granted FDA approval on 11 May 1950.6

Accession Number
DBSALT000698
Structure
Synonyms
Dicyclomine HCl / Dicyclomine hydrochloride / Dicycloverine hydrochloride