Lomotil (2.5/0.025mg) 500 Tablets

Diphenoxylate is similar to opioid pain relievers, but it acts mainly to slow the gut. Atropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics, which help dry up body fluids and slow gut movement. This medication works by slowing the movement of the intestines.

Antimotility Class of Drugs

Diphenoxylate and atropine combination is used along with other measures (eg, fluid and electrolyte treatment) to treat severe diarrhea.

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adult Dosage

The initial dose is 5 milligrams (mg) (2 tablets) four times a day. Then, your doctor may decrease your dose to 5 mg (2 tablets) once a day, as needed.

• Child Dosage

Child dosage is to be strictly determined by the doctor.

Seek medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medication.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor.

Do not use diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate tablets in the following cases:

• Children under 6 years old due to the risk of breathing and central nervous system issues.
• If you have diarrhea linked to pseudomembranous enterocolitis (Clostridium difficile) or other bacteria-producing toxins, it may lead to gastrointestinal complications, including sepsis.
• If you are allergic to diphenoxylate or atropine.
• If you have obstructive jaundice.

Common side effects include:

• Bloating
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Cough
• Decrease in the frequency of urination
• Decrease in urine volume
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)

To achieve desired therapeutic results, it is important to follow the recommended dosage and duration of treatment or as advised by the doctor .

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.