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Drug information on Lomotil (0.025+2.5) (Atropine and Diphenoxylate) from RPG Life Sciences Ltd

Lomotil (0.025+2.5)   Tablet   RPG Life Sciences Ltd Generic : Atropine and Diphenoxylate	4.98 0.025mg/2.5mg 10 Tablets

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 11, 2011

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•   Central Nervous system : Numbness, emotional state, depression, tiredness, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness and headache.

•   Allergic : Hives, rashes, itching and swelling of the gums.

•   Gastrointestinal : Intestinal toxicity, intestinal obstruction, inflammation of pancreas, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite and abdominal discomfort.

In adults, the usual dose is 5 mg (2 tablets) three to four times per day initially. The dose for children is based on weight.

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

Contraindicated in patients with obstructive jaundice, pseudomembranous enterocolitis and hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of lung disease, ulcerative colitis, or liver disease, alcohol abuse, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Avoid hot weather; otherwise it may cause heatstroke.

• It may cause fluid or electrolyte disturbances; if it so consult with your doctor.

Avoid excess dosage.
It may cause photosensitivity, wear sunglasses while going out.

Store it at room temperature (25o C), and in an airtight container, keep away from children.