Dhamotil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Diphenoxylate HCl 2.5 mg, atropine sulfate 25 mcg

Indications/Uses

Adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 tab tds or qds. Max: 8 tab/day.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Intestinal obstruction. Diarrhoea associated w/ pseudomembranous enterocolitis. Diarrhoea caused by enterotoxin-producing bacteria.

Special Precautions

Liver diseases. Childn <12 yr. Inflammatory bowel disease.

Adverse Reactions

GI intolerance, paralytic ileus, toxic megacolon, CNS disturbances, numbness of extremities, euphoria, allergic reactions. Atropinic effects, including dry mouth, flushing, dry skin, urinary urgency, constipation.

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Drug Interactions

Potentiates effects of other CNS depressants. MAOIs.

MIMS Class

Antidiarrheals

ATC Classification

A07DA01 - diphenoxylate ; Belongs to the class of antipropulsives. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.

Regulatory Classification

P₁, DD (PII & III)

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dhamotil tab

Packing/Price

10 × 10 × 10's;1000's

Dhamotil

diphenoxylate + atropine

Manufacturer:

Teva

Distributor:

Zuellig