LOMOFEN 2 MG TABLET

Lomofen Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

RPG Life Sciences Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Atropine (0.025mg) + Diphenoxylate (2.5mg) + Furazolidone (50mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Lomofen Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. It kills diarrhea-causing bacteria. It also manages the symptoms of diarrhea such as stomach pain, cramps, and loose stools.

Lomofen Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are constipation, indigestion, dryness in the mouth, bronchoconstriction (constriction of air passages), cough, flushing of skin, blurred vision, and confusion. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fibre-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

USES OF LOMOFEN TABLET

Diarrhea

BENEFITS OF LOMOFEN TABLET

In Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Lomofen Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LOMOFEN TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lomofen

Constipation

Indigestion

Dryness in mouth

Dizziness

Bronchoconstriction (constriction of air passages)

Cough

Flushing of skin

Blurred vision

Drowsiness

Confusion

Difficulty in urination

Urine discoloration

HOW TO USE LOMOFEN TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lomofen Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.