Drug

Lomotil®/Lonox®

Common brand names:

Lomotil, Logen, Lomanate, Lonox

This is a combination drug containing two ingredients, diphenoxylate and atropine, that is used in the treatment of diarrhea. Diphenoxylate is in a class of drugs known as antidiarrheals.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

  • Negative Interactions

    2

    • Atropine

      Teas and Herbs with Tannin

      Reduces Effectiveness

      Tannins are a group of unrelated chemicals that give plants an astringent taste. Herbs containing high amounts of tannins, such as green tea (Camellia sinensis), black tea, uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), black walnut (Juglans nigra),red raspberry (Rubus idaeus),oak (Quercus spp.), and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), may interfere with the absorption of atropine taken by mouth.

      Teas and Herbs with Tannin
      Atropine
      ×
      1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Institute, 1997, 100.

    • Diphenoxylate-Atropine

      Teas and Herbs with Tannin

      Reduces Effectiveness

      Tannins are a group of unrelated chemicals that give plants an astringent taste. Herbs containing high amounts of tannins, such as green tea (Camellia sinensis), black tea, uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), black walnut (Juglans nigra),red raspberry (Rubus idaeus),oak (Quercus spp.), and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), may interfere with the absorption of the drug when taken by mouth.

      Teas and Herbs with Tannin
      Diphenoxylate-Atropine
      ×
      1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Institute, 1997, 100.
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