Warnings


What may interact with Lomotil?


-alcohol
-antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for sleep
-medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson''s disease, or for gastrointestinal problems
-muscle relaxants
-narcotic medicines (opiates) for pain

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Lomotil?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-bacterial food poisoning
-colitis
-dehydration
-Down''s syndrome
-jaundice or liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to diphenoxylate, atropine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Lomotil?

If your symptoms do not start to get better after taking this medicine for two days, check with your doctor or health care professional, you may have a problem that needs further evaluation. Check with your doctor or health care professional right away if you develop a fever or bloody diarrhea.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Alcohol can increase possible drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. Drinking plenty of water can also help prevent dehydration that can occur with diarrhea.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Selling or giving away this medicine is dangerous and against the law.
This medicine may cause accidental overdose and death if taken by other adults, children, or pets. Mix any unused medicine with a substance like cat litter or coffee grounds. Then throw the medicine away in a sealed container like a sealed bag or a coffee can with a lid. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed.