Loparet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Loparet Benefits & Uses

Loparet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Other Benefits

Bowel Incontinence

Loparet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Loparet Related Warnings

Is the use of Loparet safe for pregnant women?

Loparet has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Loparet safe during breastfeeding?

Loparet should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Loparet on the Kidneys?

Loparet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Loparet on the Liver?

Loparet has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Loparet on the Heart?

Loparet is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Loparet with Other Drugs

Loparet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Diltiazem

Erythromycin

Moderate

Codeine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Loparet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loparet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Fever
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Loparet

Is this Loparet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Loparet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Loparet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Loparet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Loparet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Loparet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Loparet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Loparet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Loparet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Loparet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Loparet

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Loparet with omeprazole?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Loparet can be taken with omeprazole. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Loparet along with omeprazole then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Loparet a steroid?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Loparet is not a steroid. It contains loperamide which belongs to the class of drug known as an antidiarrheal agent.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Loparet be given to infant.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Loparet is not given to the infant. It is not approved the drug for treating acute diarrhea under the 12 years of age (infant and children)

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Loparet with warfarin?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Loparet can be taken with warfarin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Loparet along with warfarin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Loparet cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Loparet may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, f you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.