Diphenoxylate Benefits & Uses

Diphenoxylate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Diphenoxylate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Diphenoxylate Related Warnings

Is the use of Diphenoxylate safe for pregnant women?

Diphenoxylate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Diphenoxylate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Diphenoxylate safe during breastfeeding?

Diphenoxylate has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Kidneys?

Diphenoxylate rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Liver?

Diphenoxylate does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Heart?

Side effects of Diphenoxylate rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Diphenoxylate with Other Drugs

Diphenoxylate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Duloxetine

Quinidine

Procainamide

Codeine

Diphenoxylate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diphenoxylate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Jaundice
Allergy
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
Ulcerative Colitis
Down Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Diphenoxylate

Is this Diphenoxylate habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Diphenoxylate. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Diphenoxylate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Diphenoxylate can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Diphenoxylate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Diphenoxylate for mental disorders.

No

Diphenoxylate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diphenoxylate

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Diphenoxylate and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Diphenoxylate

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Diphenoxylate with alcohol.

Unknown