Uses, Side Effects, Price of Lomofen Tablet

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.

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

• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Dryness in mouth
• Dizziness
• Bronchoconstriction (constriction of air passages)
• Cough
• Flushing of skin
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Confusion
• Difficulty in urination
• Urine discoloration

FAQs:

Q1. 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 tablets may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take them at a fixed time.

Q2. HOW LOMOFEN TABLET WORK? Lomofen Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Atropine, diphenoxylate, and furazolidone, which treat diarrhea. Atropine is an anticholinergic medicine that blocks the action of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger), thereby relaxing the muscles of the stomach and intestines. Diphenoxylate is an opioid agonist which works by decreasing the contraction of the intestines making the stools more solid and less frequent. Furazolidone is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria and other diarrhea-causing microorganisms by damaging their DNA.

Q3. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE LOMOFEN TABLET? If you miss a dose of Lomofen Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.