1. Medicine description:
- This medicine contains diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulphate and is gluten free.

2. How this medicine helps you - This medicine is an antidiarrhoeal. It helps to stop diarrhoea but does not treat the cause of it. It works by decreasing bowel contractions.

3. Before using this medicine: - Do not use if you have a bacterial diarrhoea or diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics, jaundice or an allergy to atropine.

Other conditions - these may affect the use of this medicine: Liver problems, ulcerative colitis, electrolyte (salt) imbalances, severe dehydration, Down's syndrome, kidney and liver disease.

Other medicines may affect the use of this medicine: - MAOI antidepressants, CNS stimulants

Special precautions:

Food - May taken with or without food

Alcohol - you should limit intake.

Driving/operating machinery - Avoid until you know how this medicine affects you. It may make you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Breast feeding - This medicine passes into the breast milk. Check with your doctor

Avoid becoming dehydrated - drink plenty of water.

This medicine should not be used in children under TWO years of age.

4. How to use your medicine :

Dose: Follow the package label carefully

Swallow the tablets with a full glass of water, while sitting or standing upright.
Do not take this medicine more often or in larger doses than recommended.

5. While using youe medicine

Contact your medical doctor if the condition gets worse.

Some possible side effects you MAY experience while taking this medicine
Side Effect - Contact Us or your doctor if...

Drowsiness / dizziness If worrying or unacceptable

Dry mouth, throat, eyes, nose or genital areas - If severe or unacceptable

Fever and severe abdominal pains -Straight away and stop medicine

Stomach upset - If it doesn't go away

Appetite loss - If severe or ongoing

Fast or irregular heartbeat - Straight away

Restlessness, sudden mood changes - If severe

Feeling generally unwell - For investigation promptly

Confusion - For discussion promptly

Headache/tiredness - If severe or ongoing

Pins and needles in the hands/feet - If it keeps happening

Urinary problems - For investigation promptly

Pain/ swelling of the abdomen - Straight away

Hot flushes - If severe or unacceptable

URGENT - Get Medical HELP immediately if:-you notice any of the following signs of severe dehydration: sunken eyes, very dry mouth or tongue, very dry mouth, restlessness or irritability

For overdose or accidental poisoning.

If you develop wheezing, difficulty breathing, itchy shin, swelling of the arms, face, neck or tongue (allergic reaction).

6. General Information: If you have diarrhoea, drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement solutions. This will rehydrate you and help you feel better more quickly

Report to your doctor if you have a fever associated with the diarrhoea

Children and older people can easily become dehydrated from diarrhoea or vomiting. This is dangerous. Ensure plenty of fluids as above
Never take more than the recommended dose of this medicine
When eating foods again, have plain foods like dry toast or mashed vegetables.
Avoid dairy products and fatty or spicy food.

Special Note: In the USA and other countries it is possible that customs may inspect this product. Please check before ordering as although it is freely available in NZ we cannot guarantee delivery due to customs siezure in other countries)