bentyl

Frequently asked questions

What does Bentyl treat?

Bentyl (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Bentyl work?

Bentyl is a anticholinergic. Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine, the chemical messenger of the body's "rest and digest" nervous system, by occupying its muscarinic receptors. This eases muscle spasms, dries up secretions, relaxes the bladder and airways, and speeds the heart, depending on the tissue.

How is Bentyl rated?

pharmaranks gives Bentyl a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Bentyl cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $2.26 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Bentyl?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Bentyl. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Bentyl?

Bentyl is marketed by Allergan. You can see Allergan's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Bentyl a brand-name or generic drug?

Bentyl is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Dicyclomine Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Dicyclomine Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Bentyl available over the counter?

No. Bentyl is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Bentyl come in?

Bentyl is currently marketed as capsule, tablet, syrup and injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Bentyl?

Bentyl is classified as anticholinergic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Bentyl FDA-registered?

Bentyl is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA007409. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Bentyl been recalled by the FDA?

Bentyl has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Bentyl safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Bentyl a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.