Dicyclomine Hydrochloride and Kariva

• Generic Name: dicyclomine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bentyl, Dibent, Dicyclocot

Has been used in the treatment of functional disturbances of GI motility such as irritable bowel syndrome.

Has limited efficacy in the treatment of these disorders and should be used only if other measures (e.g., diet, sedation, counseling, amelioration of environmental factors) have been of little or no benefit.

Has been used in combination with phenobarbital in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, but such combined therapy lacks substantial evidence of efficacy.

Has been used alone and in combination with phenobarbital in the treatment of acute enterocolitis, but the drug alone and the combination lack substantial evidence of efficacy.

Has been used alone and in combination with phenobarbital in the treatment of infant colic, but the drug alone and in combination lack substantial evidence of efficacy.

Considered a benign, self-limiting condition that tends to resolve spontaneously and not require medical treatment.

• Generic Name: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Azurette, Cyclessa, Desogen, Isibloom, Kariva, Mircette, Reclipsen, Apri, Bekyree, Caziant, Ortho-Cept, Solia, Cesia, Cyred

Kariva is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Kariva also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Kariva is used to prevent pregnancy. There are many brands of this medicine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Kariva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.