atropine/difenoxin (Motofen)

Introduction

1 mg difenoxin + 0.025 mg atropine. DEA controlled substance. Class 4.

Contraindications

pregnancy-category C

safety in lactation ?

Dosage

• 2 tabs PO initially, the 1 tab PO every 3-4 hours PRN,
• max 8 tabs/day.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination: liver

More general terms

• antidiarrheal combination

Components

• atropine (Atropair, Atropine-Care)
• difenoxin

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=656704