Lomotil is used to treat acute or chronic diarrhea and diarrhea resulting from the use of some medications.
Lomotil is also used in cases of opening the colon and diarrhea associated with intestinal infections and food poisoning.
Lomotil helps reduce the number and frequency of bowel movements and works by slowing down bowel movements.
Lomotil is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients: atropine and diphenoxylate. Atropine is an anticholinergic drug that helps dry up fluids in the body and slow down bowel movements. Diphenoxylate is an opioid drug that relieves pain and also works to slow down bowel movements.