Difenoxin and Atropine : How to Use

Difenoxin and Atropine - Systemic

Brand Names

Motofen Difenoxin and Atropine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

If this drug upsets your stomach, your family doctor may want you to take it with food.

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming.

Importance of diet and fluids while treating diarrhea:

In addition to using drug for diarrhea, it is very important that you replace the fluid lost by the body and follow a proper diet . For the first 24 hours you must eat gelatin and drink plenty of caffeine-free clear liquids, such as ginger ale, decaffeinated cola, decaffeinated tea and broth. During the next 24 hours you may eat bland foods, such as cooked cereals, bread, crackers and applesauce. Fruits, vegetables, fried or spicy foods, bran, candy, caffeine and alcoholic beverages may make the condition worse.
If too much fluid has been lost by the body due to the diarrhea a serious condition may develop. Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following symptoms of too much fluid loss was happen
- Decreased urination
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- Dryness of mouth
- Increased thirst
- Wrinkled skin

Dosage

The dose of difenoxin and atropine combination drug will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of difenoxin and atropine combination. If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For severe diarrhea:
  - Adults and teenagers The first dose is usually 2 milligrams - mg. After that, the dose is 1 mg taken after each loose stool or every three or four hours as needed Do not take more than 8 mg in any twenty-four-hour period .
  - Children Use is not recommended.

Missed dose If you are taking this drug on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose is especially dangerous in child and even part of an adult's pill can cause serious problems in children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.