Lomotil Tablet Uses

About Lomotil Tablet

Lomotil Tablet uses include the management of acute and chronic diarrhoea. It contains diphenoxylate, which slows down bowel movement, allowing more water to be absorbed from stools, and atropine, which helps prevent misuse of the medicine. Lomotil Tablet is usually prescribed along with fluid replacement and dietary measures to control diarrhoea and reduce dehydration risk.

Lomotil Tablet Uses

Your doctor might give you Lomotil Tablet for:

• Acute diarrhoea
• Chronic diarrhoea
• Loose motions
• Bowel movement control during diarrhoeal illness

Lomotil Tablet Dosage and Administration

Adult Dosage

• Dose depends on the severity of diarrhoea.
• Your doctor will decide how many tablets to take daily.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Children Dosage

• Use only when prescribed by a doctor.
• Not recommended for young children without medical supervision.

How to Take

• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions strictly.

Lomotil Tablet Warnings

Avoid using Lomotil Tablet if you:

• Are allergic to diphenoxylate or atropine
• Have diarrhoea caused by bacterial infection
• Have jaundice
• Have severe bowel inflammation

Lomotil Tablet Precautions

Take caution if you:

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have ulcerative colitis
• Have Down’s syndrome
• Use sedatives or alcohol

Important: Do not exceed the prescribed dose as Lomotil Tablet can cause dependence if misused.

Lomotil Tablet Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Abdominal cramps
• Constipation
• Dry skin
• Difficulty urinating
• Blurred vision

Rare side effects

• Confusion
• Mood changes
• Severe abdominal bloating
• Pins and needles sensation
• Depression
• Severe allergic reaction

Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature.
• Keep away from direct heat and sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Use before expiry date.

Packaging and Quantity

Lomotil Tablet is available in a full pack of 500 tablets, containing 25 strips, with 20 tablets in each strip (25×20).

Prescription Requirement

You will need a doctor’s prescription to get Lomotil Tablet.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lomotil Tablet

Disclaimer

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