Diphenoxylate-Atropine

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Oct 20, 2022

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Lomotil

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Opioid and anticholinergic

Forms:

Tablet, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Diarrhea

Controlled Status:

Schedule V controlled substance


Diphenoxylate-Atropine Drug Class

Diphenoxylate (dye-phen-oxy-late) is an opioid drug. Atropine (ay-truh-peen) is an anticholinergic.

Diphenoxylate-Atropine Age Range

Diphenoxylate-atropine (Lomotil) tablets are approved for use in adults and children 13 years of age and older. The oral solution of diphenoxylate–atropine is approved for use in children 2 years of age and older.