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Lomotil

Lomotil

1 8.2
A medicine that helps stop severe diarrhea
  • noun
  • /ˈloʊməˌtɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Lomotil
  • The doctor prescribed Lomotil to help manage her severe diarrhea.

Examples

  • This aid consisted mainly of handing out aspirins, antihistamines, and the odd lomotil, patching up minor cuts, and, in consultation with a Vozandes physician, serving antiparasite syrup to children and some adults.

    Academic text (1996)

  • He also had a five-month history of loose stools to watery diarrhea, partially controlled with lomotil and accompanied by weight loss.

    Academic text (1998)

  • You got any of that Lomotil?

    Savages (2012)

  • Lomotil?

    Savages (2012)

  • A family practice physician will frequently write for controlled substances, such as Lomotil (a C-V for diarrhea) or Phenergan with codeine (for cough).

    Blog text (4)

  • After traveling abroad, he took Lomotil to relieve his stomach issues.

  • Many people carry Lomotil when they go on vacation to prevent travel-related diarrhea.

Synonyms

antidiarrheal
vsLomotil
  • Specialized
3.7

A medicine that stops or reduces diarrhea

is the brand name for a specific preparation with two active ingredients
antidiarrheal drug
vsLomotil
  • Specialized
3.1

A drug that stops or reduces diarrhea

is a brand name for one such medicine with two active ingredients

Surface Forms

Lomotil singular
Lomotils plural

Etymology

Lomotil is a brand name for a medicine made to treat diarrhea by slowing the intestines. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Lo- like 'loose' and -til like 'until', since the name was created for the product and this image can help you recall it stops loose stools.