Lomotil (Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride / Atropine Sulfate) - Summary

LOMOTIL SUMMARY

Lomotil^® Cv
(diphenoxylate hydrochloride
and atropine sulfate tablets, USP)
Tablets
(diphenoxylate hydrochloride
and atropine sulfate oral solution, USP)
Liquid

Each Lomotil tablet and each 5 ml of Lomotil liquid for oral use contains:

diphenoxylate hydrochloride 2.5 mg

atropine sulfate................. 0.025 mg

Diphenoxylate hydrochloride is an antidiarrheal.

Atropine sulfate is an anticholinergic.

A subtherapeutic amount of atropine sulfate is present to discourage deliberate overdosage.

Lomotil (diphenoxylate/atropine) is indicated for the following:

Lomotil is effective as adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea.

LOMOTIL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Lomotil (Diphenoxylate / Atropine)

Zinc Could Saves Lives Of Children With Diarrhea
Source: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News From Medical News Today [2008.07.30]

Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea
Source: MedicineNet Dehydration Specialty [2008.07.17]

Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea
Source: MedicineNet E. Coli 0157:H7 Specialty [2008.06.18]

Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers' Diarrhea
Source: MedicineNet Travel Medicine Specialty [2008.06.12]

Salix Presents New Rifaximin Phase IIb Data Demonstrating Significant And Sustained Improvement In Diarrhea-Associated Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.05.21]

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Published Studies Related to Lomotil (Diphenoxylate / Atropine)

Are one or two dangerous? Diphenoxylate-atropine exposure in toddlers. [2008.01]

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Clinical Trials Related to Lomotil (Diphenoxylate / Atropine)

Diphenoxylate / Atropine to Decrease FDG Activity During F-18 FDG PET [Completed]

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