Diphenoxylate and Atropine |
Logen; Lomotil; Lonox |
Lomotil is the trade name of a popular oral anti-diarrheal drug in the United States, manufactured by Pfizer. Its active ingredients are diphenoxylate and atropine. Diphenoxylate is anti-diarrheal and atropine is anticholinergic. Diphenoxylate is chemically related to the narcotic drug meperidine. Atropine is used to treat diarrhea that is not caused by infection with bacteria. The medication works by slowing down the movement of the intestines. The inactive ingredients of Lomotil are cherry ...
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