The Web Health | bentyl
Bentyl, known generically as dicyclomine, is an anticholinergic antispasmodic medication primarily used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional bowel disorders. It works by blocking acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that causes muscle contractions, which helps relax the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and reduces cramping, bloating, and discomfort. Typically, it is prescribed in doses of 10 to 20 milligrams taken several times daily, with effects usually felt within an hour. Common side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness.