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Lomotil overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Diphenoxylate with atropine; Atropine with diphenoxylate 

Definition of Lomotil overdose:

Lomotil is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea. Lomotil overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Lomotil contains two drugs:

  • Atropine
  • Diphenoxylate (a narcotic)

Where Found:

  • Lofene
  • Logen
  • Lomanate
  • Lomotil
  • Lonox

Note: This list may not include all sources of lomotil.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.