Lomotil Tablets 10s

Lomotil Tablet is used for Diarrhea, Diadrrhea, Pesticide poisonings, Slow heart rate, Decrease saliva production during surgery and other conditions.

• Lomotil Tablet contains Atropine Sulphate and Diphenoxylate as active ingredients.
• Lomotil Tablet works by inhibiting the parasympathetic nervous system; prolonging gastrointestinal transit time;
• RPG Life Sciences manufactures Lomotil Tablet.

Lomotil Tablet Uses

Lomotil Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
• Diarrhea
• Diadrrhea
• Pesticide poisonings
• Slow heart rate
• Decrease saliva production during surgery
• Lomotil Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Lomotil Tablet Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Lomotil Tablet improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:
• Inhibiting the parasympathetic nervous system.
• Prolonging gastrointestinal transit time.

Lomotil Tablet - Composition and Active Ingredients

Lomotil Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
• Atropine Sulphate - 0.025 MG
• Diphenoxylate - 2.5 MG

Lomotil Tablet - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Lomotil Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious.

Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Large pupils
• Urinary retention
• Constipation
• Fast heart rate

Lomotil Tablet - Precautions & How to Use

Before using Lomotil Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery
• Breastfeeding
• Children under 2 years of age
• Do no exceed the recommended dosage
• Keep this drug out of the reach of children
• Patients with Down's syndrome

Lomotil Tablet - Drug Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Lomotil Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.

Lomotil Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
• Alcohol
• Atropine
• Barbiturates
• Belladonna
• Clidinium
• Dicyclomine

Lomotil Tablet - Precautions & How to Use

Before using Lomotil Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery
• Breastfeeding
• Children under 2 years of age
• Do no exceed the recommended dosage
• Keep this drug out of the reach of children
• Patients with Down's syndrome

Lomotil Tablet - Drug Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Lomotil Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Lomotil Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
• Alcohol
• Atropine
• Barbiturates
• Belladonna
• Clidinium
• Dicyclomine

Lomotil Tablet - Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Lomotil Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Lomotil Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
• Diarrhea associated with pseudomembranous enterocolitis or enterotoxin-producing bacteria
• Hypersensitivity to diphenoxylate or atropine
• Narrow angle glaucoma
• Obstructive jaundice