Cyclopam
A dicyclomine and paracetamol tablet for abdominal pain. One ingredient relaxes gut muscle while the other provides pain relief.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredients
- Dicyclomine · Paracetamol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg + 500mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cyclopam vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cyclopam details
- Condition
- Abdominal Pain
- Therapeutic class
- Antispasmodic; Analgesic
- Pharmacological class
- Anticholinergic; Anilide
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dicyclomine; glaucoma; myasthenia gravis
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- palpitations; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
- acute urinary retention, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Indoco Remedies
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dark location.
- Drug interactions
- antacids; alcohol
Precautions and warnings
avoid rapid intake; may impair motor coordination; caution in elderly due to anticholinergic effects
Patient summary
A dicyclomine and paracetamol tablet for abdominal pain. One ingredient relaxes gut muscle while the other provides pain relief.
Mechanism of action
Acts by relaxing smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract to relieve cramping while providing analgesic relief for associated discomfort.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Pregnancy/. Breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare professional before use.