Do not use  Lomotil if you have diarrhea that is caused by bacteria or by taking an antibiotic. You should not use Lomotil if you have a bile duct disorder causing jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Keep this medicine where a child cannot reach it. An overdose can be fatal to a child.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to atropine or diphenoxylate, or if you have:
obstructive jaundice (a bile duct disorder that may cause yellowing of your skin or eyes);
diarrhea that is caused by bacteria; or
diarrhea caused by using antibiotic medication.
Lomotil is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old. This medicine has not been proven safe or effective in children younger than 13 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a blockage in your intestines;
ulcerative colitis;
asthma or other breathing problems;
glaucoma;
urination problems;
liver or kidney disease;
Down's syndrome; or
if you are dehydrated.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.
