Loperamide (2mg)
Lopamide Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are headache, nausea, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance, so drink plenty of fluids to help keep yourself hydrated. It is important to avoid this medicine if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Lopamide
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lopamide Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Lopamide Tablet is an anti-diarrhoeal medication. It works by slowing down the contraction of the intestines thereby decreasing the speed at which the contents pass through it. This allows more time for reabsorption of fluids and nutrients, making the stools more solid and less frequent.
Related Warnings
Lopamide Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Lopamide Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lopamide Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Lopamide Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Lopamide Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lopamide Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Lopamide Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lopamide Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Lopamide Tablet is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Lopamide Tablet is used for treating short-term or long-term diarrhea, with or without any associated disease.
Lopamide Tablet may be used in few cases of IBS but please consult your doctor before its use.
Lopamide Tablet may be taken simultaneously with antibiotics, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omiprazole or ciprofloxacin. Lopamide Tablet might interact with desmopressin, ritonavir, quinidine or cotrimoxazole. Please consult your doctor before use
Lopamide Tablet is used in higher doses as a part of opiate withdrawal process. However, do consult your doctor regarding the same.
No, Lopamide Tablet is a safe and non-addictive anti-diarrheal drug.
Lopamide Tablet may benefit few cases of stomach cramps or nausea associated with diarrhea. It is sometimes used for stomach flu, rota virus diarrhea. It is not used for gas. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug.
Cimetidine can decrease the metabolism of Lopamide Tablet, increase its blood levels and hence, increase its effects and side effects. Your dose of Lopamide Tablet may needs to be decreased. Consult your doctor prior to taking both the drugs together.
