BENTYL vs DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BENTYL	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.26 /30	~$2.26 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Allergan	Lannett Co Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet, Syrup, Injectable	Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Anticholinergic	Anticholinergic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Irritable Bowel Syndrome

bentyl dicyclomine hydrochloride

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.26 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Allergan

Lannett Co Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet, Syrup, Injectable

Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Anticholinergic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Bentyl or Dicyclomine Hydrochloride?

By our independent rating, Bentyl scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Dicyclomine Hydrochloride. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Bentyl or Dicyclomine Hydrochloride?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.26 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Bentyl and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride?

Both Bentyl and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride share the active ingredient Dicyclomine Hydrochloride.

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.