Is lomotil good for loose motion?
Both Lomotil (diphenoxylate/atropine) and Imodium (loperamide) treat diarrhea. Lomotil is prescribed as an add-on treatment for people who still have diarrhea even though they’re already taking something to treat it. Lomotil is typically used for acute diarrhea, but it may be used to treat chronic diarrhea as well.
When should I take lomotil?
The usual starting dose of LOMOTIL is 2 tablets, three or four times a day, until the diarrhoea is under control. The dose is then usually reduced, so that you are taking just enough tablets to control the diarrhoea. This may be as few as 2 tablets a day. The usual maximum dose is 8 tablets in a day (24 hours).
Why lomotil is 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 often to take Lomotil?
You need not worry. In doses used for the treatment of diarrhea, whether acute or chronic, Lomotil (diphenoxylate) has not produced addiction. The general adult dose of Lomotil for treating diarrhea is 2 tablets four times daily. (significantly less than what you are taking) This dose has been proven safe to take for a period of time.
Does Lomotil make you high?
Lomotil should not give you a high at all. It is used for diarrhea. If it makes you high you would be the first I’m sure. Hope this is the info you are looking for.
What do you need to know about Lomotil?
Age. Lomotil tablets should only be used by adults and children ages 13 years and older.
Does Lomotil Make you Sleepy?
Since Lomotil can cause dizziness and make you sleepy, don’t drive, operate machinery, or do anything that requires you to be alert. Lomotil comes in 2.5 milligram (mg) pills and 5 milliliter (ml) liquid doses taken with a dropper. Children younger than 12 should be given only the liquid version of the drug.