Bentyl

Active Ingredient(s): Dicyclomine
FDA Approved: * May 11, 1950
Pharm Company: * AXCAN SCANDIPHARM
Category: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Dicycloverine, also known as dicyclomine, sold under the brand name Bentyl in the US, is a medication that is used to treat spasms of the intestines such as occur in irritable bowel syndrome.[1][2] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle.[2] While it has been used in baby colic and enterocolitis, evidence does not support these uses.[2] Common side effects include dry mouth, blurry vision, weakness, sleepiness, and lig... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Bentyl 20 mg/2ml Intramuscular Injection, Solution
NDC: 50090-4553
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions
Bentyl 10 mg Oral Capsule
NDC: 58914-012
Labeler:
Aptalis Pharma Us, Inc.
Bentyl 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 58914-013
Labeler:
Aptalis Pharma Us, Inc.
Bentyl 20 mg/2ml Intramuscular Injection, Solution
NDC: 58914-080
Labeler:
Aptalis Pharma Us, Inc.

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