🔹 Product Overview
Lomotil Tablet USP is a prescription antidiarrheal medicine used to manage acute and chronic diarrhea.
Contains Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride USP 2.5 mg + Atropine Sulfate USP 0.025 mg.
Helps reduce excessive bowel movements and improves stool consistency by slowing intestinal activity.
🔹 Key Uses
Treatment of acute diarrhea
Management of chronic diarrhea
Helps reduce loose stools and bowel urgency
Provides relief from abdominal cramps associated with diarrhea
🔹 Composition
Active ingredients:
Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride USP 2.5 mg
Atropine Sulfate USP 0.025 mg
Belongs to the antidiarrheal and anticholinergic medicine class
🔹 How It Works
Diphenoxylate slows intestinal movement and reduces bowel frequency
Atropine is added in a small amount to discourage misuse
Helps the intestine absorb more water, resulting in firmer stools
🔹 Key Benefits
Effective diarrhea control medicine
Helps reduce stool frequency and urgency
Supports digestive comfort and bowel stability
Useful in both short-term and chronic diarrhea conditions
🔹 Dosage and Administration
Take as prescribed by a doctor
Usually taken with water, with or without food
Maintain adequate hydration during diarrhea episodes
Do not exceed the recommended dosage
🔹 Possible Side Effects
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Constipation
Blurred vision
Nausea
🔹 Precautions
Use only under medical supervision
Avoid alcohol while using this medicine
Not recommended in severe dehydration or infectious diarrhea without medical advice
Inform doctor about liver disease, glaucoma, or intestinal disorders
Keep out of reach of children due to overdose risk
Important: Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using this medication.
Note: This is general guidance. For specific instructions, please consult your healthcare provider or refer to the package insert.
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