It is used as anantidiarrheal.
Status as a Controlled Substance
One part of Lomotil, diphenoxylate, is classified as a narcotic.
How Lomotil Is Taken
Lomotil comes in the forms of a tablet and an oral liquid.
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The liquid form should be measured carefully to ensure the correct dosage is being administered.
Lomotil should also be taken with a glass of water.
If the next dose should be taken soon, just take that dose.
Don’t double up, or take more than one dose at a time.
There are no data from controlled studies of the effects of Lomotil on pregnant women.
There have been some studies done that have shown a concern of congenital defects in connection with atropine.
Lomotil should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed.
Notify the prescribing doctor if you become pregnant while taking Lomotil.
It’s unknown if diphenoxylate passes into breast milk.
It’s important to understand why diarrhea is occurring, especially when considering the long-term use of anti-diarrheal medications.
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