Opium preparations are using along with other measures to treat severe diarrhea. These medication belong to the group of medication called narcotics. If too much of a narcotic is taken, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the drug.
Opium preparations are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Other commonly using names are camphorated opium tincture and laudanum .
Note:For quick reference, the following opium preparations are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.