Dirin 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 40.13
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dicycloverine hydrochloride |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome
- Urinary incontinence secondary to unstable detrusor muscle
- Infantile colic
- GIT spasm
- Colicky abdominal pain
- Diverticulitis
- Abdominal colic
Pharmacology
- Antispasmodic
- Anticholinergic
- Muscle relaxant
- Gastrointestinal tract relief
- Intramuscular injection
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 10 to 20 mg three times a day (oral)
- Children over 6 months of age: 5 to 10 mg three times a day (oral)
- Adults: Intramuscular injection. Not for intravenous use. Recommended intramuscular dose is 80 mg daily (in 4 equally divided doses)
Side Effects
- Insomnia
- Mydriasis
- Cycloplegia
- Increased ocular tension
- Urinary hesitancy
- Palpitations
- Dyspnea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Cautious use in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with autonomic neuropathy
- Hepatic or renal disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Coronary heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiac tachyarrhythmia
- Hiatal hernia
- Known or suspected prostatic hypertrophy
Overdose Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Dilated pupils
- Hot dry skin
- Dry mouth
- CNS stimulation
Therapeutic Class
- Anticholinergics
- Anti-spasmodics
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children