COGENTIN vs DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COGENTIN 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	COGENTIN	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.26 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZTROPINE MESYLATE	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Epic Pharma LLC	Lannett Co Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Anticholinergic	Anticholinergic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Drug-Induced Abnormalities, Parkinson Disease	Irritable Bowel Syndrome

cogentin dicyclomine hydrochloride

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.26 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZTROPINE MESYLATE

DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Epic Pharma LLC

Lannett Co Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Anticholinergic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Drug-Induced Abnormalities, Parkinson Disease

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cogentin or Dicyclomine Hydrochloride?

Cogentin and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cogentin and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride?

Cogentin contains Benztropine Mesylate, 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.