Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Abdominal cramps, gas and pain |
| Therapy | Anti-Flatulent, Anti-Spasmodics |
| Side Effects | Dry Mouth, thirst, dizziness, fatigue, sleepiness |
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Molecule Description
Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane is a paediatric medicine. It is used to ease stomach and abdominal pain (cramps) and relieve symptoms of bloating and excess gas. Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane is a combination of two medicines, namely dicycloverine and dimethicone. Dicycloverine relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and relieves pain. Dimethicone helps in releasing the gas and prevents discomfort associated with gas and bloating. This medicine should be used under adult supervision.
Uses
- Stomach and abdominal pain (cramps)
- Bloating, gas and belching
Contraindications
When should one not use Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane
- If your child is allergic to dicycloverine, dimethicone or any other ingredients of Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane.
- Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane is not to be given to infants under 6 months of age.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Thirst
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
Precautions and Warnings
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- Your child has, or is suspected to have, an eye condition; this medicine needs to be given cautiously.
- Your child has an enlarged prostate gland, then this medicine needs to be given cautiously.
- Your child has a hernia in the stomach, this medicine should be given with precautions as this drug may aggravate the condition.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Dicycloverine relaxes the muscles of the stomach and intestine, prevents the cramps and relieves the pain.
- Dimethicone is an antifoaming agent. It changes the surface tension of the gas bubbles in the stomach and intestine; thus the gas bubbles burst and the gas is expelled.
Dosage
Overdose
The symptoms of an overdose of Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane may include headache, dizziness, nausea, a dry mouth, difficulty in swallowing, and dilated pupils. If you think you have given your child more than the prescribed dose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine+Dimethicone / Polydimethylsiloxane, give it as soon as you remember to your child. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one. Do not exceed the daily dose of 20ml.
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