B & O Supprettes 16-A rectal and Diphenoxylate and atropine

• Generic Name: belladonna / opium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  B & O Supprettes 15-A, B & O Supprettes 16-A

Belladonna is a natural substance made from a toxic plant. The medicinal form of belladonna has many effects in the body, such as decreasing muscle activity.

Opium is also a natural substance made from the seeds of a plant. The medicinal form of opium is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

B & O Supprettes 16-A is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by muscle spasms in the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder.

B & O Supprettes 16-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: atropine / diphenoxylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lomotil, Lonox, Lomocot, Vi-Atro

Diphenoxylate and atropine combination is used along with other measures (eg, fluid and electrolyte treatment) to treat severe diarrhea. Diphenoxylate helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.

Diphenoxylate is chemically related to some narcotics and may be habit-forming if taken in doses that are larger than prescribed. If higher than normal doses of the combination are taken, the atropine will cause unpleasant effects.

Diphenoxylate and atropine is available only with your doctor's prescription.