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Lopide Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. The alternative uses of Lopide Capsule have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Lopide Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Lopide Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lopide Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lopide Capsule has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lopide Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis must refrain from the use of Lopide Capsule since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lopide Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Lopide Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lopide Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lopide Capsule 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 Lopide Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Lopide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lopide Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Lopide may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lopide Capsule on the Kidneys?
Lopide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lopide Capsule on the Liver?
Lopide has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lopide Capsule on the Heart?
Side effects of Lopide rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lopide Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopide Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Lopide Capsule does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lopide Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lopide Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lopide Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lopide Capsule
There is no information on the effects of taking Lopide Capsule with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopide Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lopide Capsule with alcohol will be.
No, Lopide does not treat stomach cramps. It is only used for the short-term treatment of diarrhoea.
Lopide is a brand name of loperamide and it is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, and suspension. It belongs to the class of drug known as antidiarrheal agents. It is mainly used for the preventive (prophylactic) and treatment of acute diarrhea. It is also used in the management of IBS diarrhea.
Yes, Lopide 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.
Yes, Lopide can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Lopide along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Lopide 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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