Dicyclomine + Omeprazole

You can take Dicyclomine + Omeprazole for as long as it is recommended by your doctor.

Dicyclomine + Omeprazole is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Dicyclomine + Omeprazole at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Dicyclomine + Omeprazole with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Dicyclomine + Omeprazole. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.

Yes, Dicyclomine + Omeprazole causes dry mouth as it is one of the side effects. It can be prevented or managed by drinking lot of water, eating sugar-free candies and gums, avoiding caffeine as it is dehydrating, breathing through the nose, using a humidifier, quitting smoking, using alcohol-free mouth wash, etc.

Dicyclomine + Omeprazole is a carboxylic acid derivative with antispasmodic and anticholinergic activity. Dicyclomine + Omeprazole 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.

Yes, Dicyclomine + Omeprazole causes drowsiness. Drowsiness can be prevented or managed by eating a well-balanced breakfast loaded with medium carbs and high proteins, taking light lunch, drinking lots of water, listening to music, getting outside and breathing in some fresh air, eating gum, mints and candy, skipping sugar, going for some caffeine.