Lonox

Lonox Diphenoxylate W/atropine-Oral Lonox is used to relieve diarrhea.

ALTERNATE NAMES Lomotil, Diphenoxylate W/atropine, Diphenoxylate-Atropine

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lonox Lomotil, Diphenoxylate W/atropine, Diphenoxylate-Atropine Uses Lonox is used to relieve diarrhea. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of Lonox. Follow label warnings regarding whether or not to refrigerate. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include initially dryness of skin and mucous membranes, restlessness, flushing, rapid heart, followed by lethargy, coma, pinpoint pupils, and slowed breathing. Photos Lonox How To Use Take Lonox as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. Shake liquid preparations well before using. If diarrhea is not relieved in a few days, notify your doctor. Side Effects Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, bloating or loss of appetite may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if you experience: abdominal pain, skin rash. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Lonox, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using Lonox, tell your doctor your medical history especially of: chronic lung disease, colitis, liver disease, alcohol use, any drug allergies. Use caution when performing tasks requiring mental alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol use because it may intensify the drowsiness and dizziness effects of Lonox. Before surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you are taking Lonox. Diphenoxylate can be habit-forming. Stopping the medication suddenly after taking high doses or after taking it over a long time may cause withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal include muscle and stomach cramps, unusual sweating, nausea and vomiting, and shaking or trembling. Lonox should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Lonox is excreted into breast milk. Though, to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding, Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), narcotic cough or pain relievers (e.g., codeine), sleeping pills, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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