Difenoxin and Atropine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Motofen
Proper Use of This MedicineIf this medicine
upsets your stomach, your doctor may want you to take it with food.
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor
. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take
it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may
become habit-forming.
Importance of diet and fluids while treating diarrhea:
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In addition to using medicine 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 should 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.
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If too much fluid has been lost by the body due to the diarrhea a
serious condition may develop. Check with your doctor as soon as possible
if any of the following symptoms of too much fluid loss occur:
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Decreased urination
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Dizziness and lightheadedness
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Dryness of mouth
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Increased thirst
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Wrinkled skin
Dosing - The dose of difenoxin and atropine combination
medicine will be different for different patients. Follow
your 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 different, do not change it
unless
your doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For severe diarrhea:
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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
.
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Children - Use is not recommended.
Missed dose - If you are taking this medicine 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 medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose is especially dangerous
in children, and even part of an adult's pill can cause serious problems in
children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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