When should Lomotil be taken?

When to take When you start using Lomotil, take two tablets four times a day. Do not take more than eight tablets (20 mg of diphenoxylate) a day. Continue this dosage until your diarrhea starts to improve (stools become firmer), which should happen within 48 hours.

Is Lomotil used for diarrhea?

Lomotil (diphenoxylate and atropine) and Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) are antidiarrheal medications used to treat diarrhea. Lomotil also contains an anticholinergic.

Why is Lomotil banned?

Why is Lomotil banned? Lomotil is not a banned drug. However, it is a Schedule V controlled substance as classified by the DEA. This means that there is a potential for misuse and abuse when using this drug.

How many Lomotil tablets can you take in one day?

Initial and Maximum Recommended Dosage in Patients 13 Years of Age and Older The initial adult dosage is 2 Lomotil tablets four times daily (maximum total daily dose of 20 mg per day of diphenoxylate hydrochloride).

What are the active ingredients in Lomotil tablets?

Lomotil tablets are available as a brand-name and a generic medication. The generic version is called diphenoxylate/atropine, and it also comes as a liquid solution you take by mouth. Lomotil contains two active drug ingredients: diphenoxylate and atropine.

How is Lomotil used in the treatment of diarrhea?

Lomotil is a brand-name prescription drug that’s used to treat diarrhea. It’s prescribed as an add-on treatment for people who are still having diarrhea even though they’ve already been treated for it. Diarrhea causes loose or watery stools that may be frequent. Lomotil is typically used to treat acute diarrhea.

Who is the best person to tell about Lomotil?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take Lomotil (diphenoxylate and atropine tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how Lomotil (diphenoxylate and atropine tablets) affects you.