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Bencolic 20mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.
Bencolic 20mg Tablet can be used for the short-term relief of muscle spasm, anxiety (confusion and worry) and insomnia
Bencolic 20mg Tablet can be used for the short-term relief of muscle spasm, anxiety (confusion and worry) and insomnia
Uses of Bencolic Tablet
Benefits of Bencolic Tablet
In Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Bencolic 20mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Bencolic Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bencolic
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Nervousness
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Psychosis
- Diarrhea
- Photophobia
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Confusion
- Hallucination
- Dry skin
- Reduced bronchial secretions
How to use Bencolic Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bencolic 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Bencolic 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bencolic 20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bencolic 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bencolic 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bencolic 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bencolic 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Bencolic 20mg Tablet as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tertiary Amines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergic- antispasmodic
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Bencolic 20mg Tablet safe?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is Bencolic 20mg Tablet gluten free?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Does Bencolic 20mg Tablet help nausea?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Bencolic 20mg Tablet.
Does Bencolic 20mg Tablet help constipation or trigger constipation?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet may cause constipation.
Is Bencolic 20mg Tablet an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Is Bencolic 20mg Tablet a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Bencolic 20mg Tablet is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles
Can I take Bencolic 20mg Tablet for diarrhea?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Can I take Bencolic 20mg Tablet for menstrual cramps?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps
Does Bencolic 20mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Bencolic 20mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1082.
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Address: 6th Floor, “B” Wing, Manubhai Towers,Sayajigunj, Vadodara - 390005 Gujarat. India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Bencolic 20mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Bencolic 20mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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