Difenoxin and atropine - dye-fen-OX-in and A-troe-peen combination drug is using along with other measures to treat severe diarrhea in adults. Difenoxin helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.
Since difenoxin is chemically related to some narcotics, it may be habit-forming if taken in doses that are larger than prescribed. To help prevent possible abuse, atropine - an anticholinergic has been added. If higher-than-normal doses of the combination are taken, the atropine will cause unpleasant effects, making it unlikely that such doses will be taken again.
Difenoxin and atropine combination drug must not be using in child. Children with diarrhea must be given solutions of carbohydrates - sugars and electrolytes - important salts to replace the water and important salts that are lost from the body during diarrhea.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.