Gotil Tablet 2.5 / 0.025mg

About Gotil Tablet 2.5 / 0.025mg

Gotil Tablet 2.5 / 0.025mg Uses

• Treats sudden onset diarrhea in adults
• Used alongside oral rehydration to control loose, watery stools
• Helps reduce the frequency of bowel movements during acute diarrhea episodes
• Sometimes used for chronic diarrhea under close medical supervision

Gotil Tablet 2.5 / 0.025mg Benefits

• Slows down bowel movement to give the intestine time to absorb fluids
• Provides relief from frequent, urgent trips to the bathroom
• Small dose of atropine helps discourage misuse of the opioid like diphenoxylate
• Works quickly, usually within one to three hours of the first dose

What Experts Say

Gotil combines diphenoxylate, an opioid receptor agonist, with a small dose of atropine, an anticholinergic. Diphenoxylate slows intestinal muscle contractions, which reduces stool frequency and allows more water to be reabsorbed from the gut. The added atropine has little effect at this low dose but discourages people from taking excessive amounts to get opioid like effects.

Doctors usually prescribe this combination only after ruling out infections that need antibiotic treatment, since slowing gut movement during certain bacterial infections can worsen the illness. Dosing is adjusted based on stool frequency, and treatment is generally stopped once symptoms improve, since prolonged use is not recommended.

This medicine needs careful monitoring in children, elderly patients and people with liver disease, since these groups are more sensitive to its effects on the central nervous system. Doctors also watch for signs of bowel obstruction or worsening abdominal pain, which can signal a more serious underlying condition rather than simple diarrhea.

Drug Class

• Antidiarrheal, opioid receptor agonist
• Combined with an anticholinergic, atropine

Gotil Tablet 2.5 / 0.025mg formula

• Diphenoxylate + Atropine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Gotil Tablet 2.5 / 0.025mg?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Do not exceed the maximum daily dose set by your doctor
• Stop taking once stools return to normal, unless your doctor says otherwise

Drug Interactions

This medicine can interact with several other drugs, so tell your doctor everything you take before starting it.

• Sedatives and sleep medicines: Combined use can increase drowsiness
• MAO inhibitors: May cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure when combined
• Other opioid medicines: Raises the risk of severe central nervous system depression
• Alcohol: Increases drowsiness and dizziness

Risks and warnings

• Infectious diarrhea: Avoid use if diarrhea is caused by certain bacterial infections without medical advice
• Liver disease: Use with caution as the medicine is processed by the liver
• Children: Use only under strict medical supervision in young children
• Dependence risk: Long term or high dose use can lead to opioid like dependence

Gotil Tablet 2.5 / 0.025mg Side Effects

This medicine is generally well tolerated at the prescribed dose, though some effects can occur.

• Dry mouth
• Mild stomach discomfort or bloating
• Drowsiness or dizziness

Contact your doctor right away if you notice these serious effects.

• Severe abdominal pain or swelling
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as rash or difficulty breathing
• Persistent constipation or inability to pass stool

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the strip in its original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children