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Bencolic 20mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 26 Dec 2025 | 05:16 PM (IST)
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.
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General Information

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Product introduction

Bencolic 20mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness, and nervousness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make drowsiness worse. 

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. It should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.

Uses of Bencolic Tablet

Benefits of Bencolic Tablet

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.

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
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Confusion
  • Hallucination

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.

How Bencolic Tablet works

Bencolic 20mg Tablet is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Bencolic 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Bencolic 20mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bencolic 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

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. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Bencolic 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Bencolic 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

Bencolic 20mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Bencolic 20mg Tablet active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Bencolic 20mg Tablet.
Bencolic 20mg Tablet may cause constipation.
Bencolic 20mg Tablet is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
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
Bencolic 20mg Tablet has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
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
Bencolic 20mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carboxylic acid derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergics- Antispasmodic

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Name: Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
Address: 6th Floor, “B” Wing, Manubhai Towers,Sayajigunj, Vadodara - 390005 Gujarat. India

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Country of origin: India
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