Lomotil?
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Lomotil?
Brand Names: Canada:
Lomotil?
Uses
- Diphenoxylate is used to treat loose stools (diarrhea).
- Atropine stops abuse of this drug.
- Diphenoxylate slows movement in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract by letting more water get into it..
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Follow how to take this drug as you have been told by your doctor. Do not use more than you were told to use.
- There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Use the dropper that comes with this drug to measure the drug.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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