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DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: CQ903KQA31) (DICYCLOMINE - UNII:4KV4X8IF6V)
Bryant Ranch Prepack
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of patients with functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome. Dicyclomine hydrochloride is contraindicated in infants less than 6 months of age [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)] , nursing mothers [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)] , and in patients with: - unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage - myasthenia gravis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] - glaucoma [see Adverse Reactions (6.3) and Drug Interactions (7.1)] - obstructive uropathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] - obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] - severe ulcerative colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] - reflux esophagitis Pregnancy Category B Adequate and well-controlled studies have not been conducted with dicyclomine hydrochloride in pregnant women at the recommended doses of 80 to 160 mg/day. However, epidemiologic studies did not show an increased risk of structural malformations among babies born to w
NDC: 63629-8049-1: 30 Capsules in a BOTTLE
Abbreviated New Drug Application
DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE- DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE BRYANT RANCH PREPACK ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLOLRIDE CAPSULES AND DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLOLRIDE CAPSULES AND DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS. DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLOLRIDE CAPSULES, FOR ORAL USE DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1950 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Warnings and Precautions, Peripheral and Central Nervous System (5.3) 07/2012 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dicyclomine hydrochloride is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent indicated for the treatment of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosage for dicyclomine hydrochloride must be adjusted to individual patient needs (2). If a dose is missed, patients should continue the normal dosing schedule (2). ORAL IN ADULTS (2.1): Starting dose: 20 mg four times a day. After a week treatment with the starting dose, the dose may be escalated to 40 mg four times a day, unless side effects limit dosage escalation Discontinue dicyclomine hydrochloride if efficacy not achieved or side effects require doses less than 80 mg per day after two weeks of treatment DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 10 mg (3) Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 20 mg (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Infants less than 6 months of age (4) Nursing mothers (4) Unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage (4) Myasthenia gravis (4) Glaucoma (4) Obstructive uropathy (4) Obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract (4) Severe ulcerative colitis (4) Reflux esophagitis (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cardiovascular conditions: worsening of conditions (5.2) Peripheral and central nervous system: heat prostration can occur with drug use (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating); drug should be discontinued and supportive measur Læs hele dokumentet