Diphenoxylate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Diphenoxylate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Diphenoxylate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diphenoxylate is used -
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Diphenoxylate safe for pregnant women?
Diphenoxylate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Diphenoxylate again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diphenoxylate safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Diphenoxylate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Kidneys?
Diphenoxylate has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Liver?
Diphenoxylate is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Heart?
Side effects of Diphenoxylate rarely affect the heart.
Diphenoxylate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diphenoxylate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diphenoxylate habit forming or addictive?
Diphenoxylate can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Diphenoxylate. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Diphenoxylate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Diphenoxylate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diphenoxylate
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Diphenoxylate together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diphenoxylate
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Diphenoxylate.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
