Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Dicyclomine + Diloxanide + Methylpolysiloxane + Tinidazole is not an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic agent with an antispasmodic activity which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome. 

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dicyclomine + Diloxanide + Methylpolysiloxane + Tinidazole can cause headache as it is one of the side effects. Headaches can be prevented or managed by drinking adequate amount of water, taking ample magnesium, limiting alcoholic drinks, taking adequate sleep, avoiding foods high in histamine, using essential oils, taking B-complex vitamin, using a cold compress, trying acupuncture, relaxing with yoga and meditation. 

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Dicyclomine + Diloxanide + Methylpolysiloxane + Tinidazole is a carboxylic acid derivative with antispasmodic and anticholinergic activity. Dicyclomine + Diloxanide + Methylpolysiloxane + Tinidazole stops acetylcholine from binding to the muscarinic receptors on the smooth muscles, leading to the relaxation of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, and regulating bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal secretions.

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Dicyclomine + Diloxanide + Methylpolysiloxane + Tinidazole causes nausea and vomiting as side effects. Nausea and vomiting can be prevented and managed by trying deep breathing, trying wrist acupressure, being in well ventilated space, drinking more fluids, taking ginger, fennel or cloves, and trying aromatherapy. 

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

You can take Dicyclomine + Diloxanide + Methylpolysiloxane + Tinidazole for as long as it is recommended by your doctor.