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Loperazee is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Loperazee depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Loperazee is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Loperazee safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Loperazee has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Loperazee safe during breastfeeding?
Loperazee may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Loperazee on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Loperazee on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Loperazee on the Liver?
Loperazee is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Loperazee on the Heart?
Loperazee may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Loperazee should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loperazee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loperazee habit forming or addictive?
Loperazee is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Loperazee you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Loperazee is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Loperazee for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loperazee
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Loperazee, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loperazee
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Loperazee with alcohol.
Yes, Loperazee can be taken with omeprazole. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Loperazee along with omeprazole then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Loperazee can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Loperazee along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Loperazee may cause nausea in some cases. The exact cause of nausea is not known. However, if you experiencing severe nausea after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Loperazee can be taken without doctor advice because it is available on prescription as well as over the counter (OTC).
Yes, Loperazee may cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imodium® (loperamide hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 686-687
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 45-46