Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride and Taclonex Scalp topical

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

Adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea.

Symptomatic treatment of mild or uncomplicated travelers’ diarrhea, including that occurring in adult travelers with HIV infection. Should not be used in travelers with severe diarrhea or with high fever or blood in the stools; these travelers may benefit from short-term treatment with an anti-infective (e.g., a fluoroquinolone).

Ineffective for prevention of travelers’ diarrhea; may increase incidence of travelers’ diarrhea.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.

Taclonex Scalp (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis.

Adults may use the suspension (liquid) form of Taclonex Scalp on the skin or the scalp. The liquid may be used only on the scalp in children who are at least 12 years old.

Taclonex Scalp foam or ointment should be used only on the skin and only by adults.

Taclonex Scalp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.