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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diphenoxylate is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Headache

Unknown

Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Swelling
Mood swings
Confusion
Depression
Numbness or tingling

Diphenoxylate Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
Is the use of Diphenoxylate safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Diphenoxylate as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Kidneys?

Diphenoxylate has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Diphenoxylate on the Liver?

Diphenoxylate is not harmful for 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?

Diphenoxylate can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Diphenoxylate only on doctor's advice.

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 a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Diphenoxylate together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Diphenoxylate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Diphenoxylate.

Unknown