Penox Gut® (Diphenoxylate)

	General Description	–
	Side Effects	Bloating, constipation, loss of appetite, stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting, blurred vision or changes in near vision, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, nose, and throat, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath or troubled breathing, unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability, unusual warmth, dryness, and flushing of the skin
	Direction of use	Adult: 5 mg diphenoxylate/0.05 mg atropine PO q6hr; not to exceed 20 mg diphenoxylate daily Maintenance: As low as ¼ of initial dosage Pediatric: <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established 2-12 years: liquid form is used, diphenoxylate 0.3-0.4 mg/kg/day divided q6hr PO; not to exceed 10 mg/day >12 years: 5 mg diphenoxylate/0.05 mg atropine PO q6hr; not to exceed 20 mg diphenoxylate daily Maintenance: As low as ¼ of initial dosage
	Warnings	Hypersensitivity to diphenoxylate or atropine , Obstructive jaundice, Diarrhea associated with pseudomembranous enterocolitis or infectious enterotoxin-producing bacteria, blockage of the stomach or bowel, angle-closure glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, urinary blockage, excess acid in the stomach or throat, esophagus problems (eg, difficulty swallowing, inflammation), bowel muscle weakness, or heart problems with severe bleeding
	Catalog	Penox Gut® (Diphenoxylate) Catalog