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Sun-Dianox

Sun-Dianox

diphenoxylate + atropine

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Diphenoxylate HCl 2.5 mg, atropine sulphate 0.025 mg
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic treatment of diarrhoea.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Initially 2 tab qds.
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Obstructive jaundice. Treatment of diarrhoea associated w/ pseudomembranous enterocolitis.
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Special Precautions
Not recommended for childn <12 yr. Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, paralytic ileus, toxic megacolon; pruritus, gums swelling, giant urticaria, angioneurotic oedema; dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, headache, malaise/lethargy, restlessness, euphoria, depression, resp depression, coma, numbness of extremities. Atropine: Dry skin & mucous membranes, flushing, hyperthermia, tachycardia & urinary retention.
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Drug Interactions
May precipitate hypertensive crisis w/ MAOIs. Diphenoxylate: May potentiate action of alcohol, barbiturates & tranquilisers. Atropine: Potentiated effects w/ antipsychotics.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Antidiarrheals
ATC Classification
A07DA01 - diphenoxylate ; Belongs to the class of antipropulsives. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.
A03BA01 - atropine ; Belongs to the class of belladonna alkaloids, tertiary amines. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Sun-Dianox tab
Packing/Price
10 × 10's;100 × 10's;1000's;50 × 10's
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