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How to Take Difenoxin and Atropine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended starting dose in adults is 2 tablets (2 mg), then 1 tablet (1 mg) after each loose stool or 1 tablet (1 mg) every 3 to 4 hours as needed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with jaundice, intestinal mucosa, pseudomembranous colitis, children less than 2 years and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Difenoxin and Atropine

This medication is an antidiarrheal and anticholinergic combination, prescribed for acute nonspecific diarrhea.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Difenoxin and Atropine

International :


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