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Suggest Alternative Medication For Lomotil

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: I went to my local Walgreens and asked for otc lomotil and he says there is no such thing.i thought I had purchased it before for my ibs.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Imodium as alternative

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Lomotil containing diphenoxylate and atropine is generally available OTC. However, drug policies change from time to time taking into consideration the side effects profile. Alternatives for lomotil in acute or chronic diarrhea is Loperamide which is available by the trade name Imodium. Try to get a prescription if possible for lomotil if its not available OTC in your place. If not then Imodium can be searched as an OTC option.

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