Bentyl
Designed to support intestinal muscle relaxation to manage abdominal cramping and alleviate bowel urgency.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Dicyclomine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule; Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Bentyl, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Bentyl vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Bentyl details
- Condition
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Alternative names
- dicyclomine
- Therapeutic class
- Antispasmodic; Anticholinergic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- obstructive uropathy; glaucoma; severe ulcerative colitis; myasthenia gravis
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; dizziness; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; somnolence; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Capsule; Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Axcan Scandipharm
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Antacids; Anticholinergic agents
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over six months and adults.
Serious side effects
psychotic behaviour, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactic shock, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support intestinal muscle relaxation to manage abdominal cramping and alleviate bowel urgency.
Mechanism of action
Blocks acetylcholine activity at muscarinic receptor sites in gastrointestinal smooth muscle, eliminating painful muscle spasms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Generally safe for pregnant women. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Bentyl is the originator brand name, made by Axcan Scandipharm. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Axcan Scandipharm.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dicyclomine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.