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Lomotil TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: diphenoxylate + atropine sulfate

Brand name

(ARTG)

: LOMOTIL diphenoxylate hydrochloride 2.5 mg atropine sulfate monohydrate 0.025 mg tablet blister pack

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

LOMITOL is indicated as an adjunctive therapy for acute and chronic diarrhoea.TGA Approved 13 February 1985 date of last amendment 7 August 2007

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • White to off white, uncoated, round, biconvex tablet marked LT on one side and the other side plain

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 5 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 2 tablets pack
  • 8 tablets pack

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100 tablets pack
  • 20 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient diphenoxylate + atropine sulfate

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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