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Diphenoxylate

Generic Name
Diphenoxylate
Brand Names
Lomotil
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C30H32N2O2
CAS Number
915-30-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
73312P173G

Overview

A meperidine congener used as an antidiarrheal, usually in combination with atropine. At high doses, it acts like morphine. Its unesterified metabolite difenoxin has similar properties and is used similarly. It has little or no analgesic activity. This medication is classified as a Schedule V under the Controlled Substances Act by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the DEA in the United States when used in preparations. When diphenoxylate is used alone, it is classified as a Schedule II.

Indication

For as adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea

Associated Conditions

  • Diarrhea

Clinical Trials

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No clinical trials found

No clinical trials found for this drug

FDA Drug Approvals

EMA Drug Approvals

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Status
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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
SUN-DIANOX TABLET
SIN09095P
TABLET
2.5 mg
12/20/1996
DHAMOTIL TABLET
SIN05379P
TABLET, FILM COATED
2.5 mg
1/29/1991

NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
DHAMOTIL TAB
N/A
N/A
N/A
3/10/1989

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
LOMOTIL diphenoxylate hydrochloride 2.5 mg atropine sulfate monohydrate 0.025 mg tablet blister pack
74475
Medicine
A
6/23/2000
LOMOFEN Tablets
20437
Proqualix Pty Ltd - in Administration
Medicine
A
9/27/1991
LOFENOXAL diphenoxylate hydrochloride 2.5 mg atropine sulfate monohydrate 0.025 mg tablet blister pack
74476
Medicine
A
6/23/2000
LOMOTIL
40188
Proqualix Pty Ltd - in Administration
Medicine
A
6/4/1992

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
LOMOTIL
00036323
Tablet - Oral
2.5 MG
12/31/1960

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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