BANTHINE vs DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BANTHINE and DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BANTHINE	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.26 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHANTHELINE BROMIDE	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Shire	Lannett Co Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	—	Anticholinergic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Biliary Dyskinesia, Gastritis, Pancreatitis	Irritable Bowel Syndrome

banthine dicyclomine hydrochloride

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.26 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHANTHELINE BROMIDE

DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Shire

Lannett Co Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

—

Anticholinergic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Biliary Dyskinesia, Gastritis, Pancreatitis

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Banthine and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride?

Banthine contains Methantheline Bromide, while Dicyclomine Hydrochloride contains Dicyclomine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.