Lomotil overdose Health Article

Definition

Lomotil is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea. Lomotil overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Alternative Names

Diphenoxylate with atropine; Atropine with diphenoxylate 

Poisonous Ingredient

Lomotil contains two drugs:

• Atropine
• Diphenoxylate (a narcotic)

Where Found

• Lofene
• Logen
• Lomanate
• Lomotil
• Lonox

Note: This list may not include all sources of lomotil.

Symptoms

• Blockage in the bowel (paralytic ileus)
• Coma
• Constipation
• Convulsions
• Drowsiness
• Dry skin and mucus membranes
• Eyes with pinpoint or enlarged pupils
• Eyes that move quickly from side-to-side (nystagmus)
• Flushed skin
• Hallucinations
• Rapid heartbeat
• Restlessness
• Slow breathing or breathing that has stopped
• Vomiting

Note: Symptoms may take up to 12 hours to appear.

Home Treatment

Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following:

• Patient's age, weight, and condition
• Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
• Time it was swallowed
• Amount swallowed
• If the medication was prescribed for the patient

Poison Control, or a local emergency number

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See: Poison control center - emergency number