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What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common ailments of the bowel (intestines) and affects an estimated 15% of people in the US. The term, irritable bowel, is not a particularly accurate one since it implies that the bowel is responding irritably to normal stimuli, and this may or may not be the case. The several terms used for IBS, including spastic colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis, attest to the difficulty of getting a descriptive handle on the ailment. Moreover, each of the other names is itself as problematic as the term IBS.
IBS is best described as a functional disease. The concept of functional disease is particularly useful when discussing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The concept applies to the muscular organs of the gastrointestinal tract; the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, gallbladder, and colon. What is meant by the term, functional, is that either th...
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Bentyl Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD
Bentyl (dicyclomine) is a medication that belongs to the drug class called anticholinergics. Bentyl is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Common side effects of Bentyl include dry mouth, blurred vision, confusion, agitation, increased heart rate, constipation, difficulty urinating, headache, nervousness, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, flushing, nausea, vomiting, rash, and bloating.
The usual doses of Bentyl range from from 20 - 40 mg given 4 times daily. Drug interactions include Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Tavist (clemastine), Phenergan (promethazine), Mellaril (thioridazine), Elavil, Endep (amitriptyline), Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) and Norpace (disopyramide). Bentyl has not been adequately studied in pregnant women and it is excreted in breast milk therefore, it should not be used in nursing mothers.
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Bentyl Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
BENTYL® (dicyclomine hydrochloride ) is indicated for the treatment of patients with functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.
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What is Bentyl Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Bentyl Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using dicyclomine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- fast, pounding, or uneven heart rate; or
- urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects may include:
- drowsiness, dizziness, headache;
- blurred vision;
- nausea, ...
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What is Bentyl Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Bentyl Consumer Information: Uses
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome. It helps to reduce the symptoms of stomach and intestinal cramping. This medication works by slowing the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines. Dicyclomine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics/antispasmodics.
This medication must not be used in children younger than 6 months old because of the risk of serious side effects.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually 4 times a d...
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