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Lopamax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diarrhoea are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lopamax also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lopamax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lopamax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lopamax 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 Lopamax has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lopamax has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lopamax related warnings section.
Lopamax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lopamax contraindications section.
Additionally, Lopamax may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lopamax is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lopamax 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lopamax is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lopamax safe for pregnant women?
Lopamax has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lopamax safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lopamax. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lopamax on the Kidneys?
Lopamax rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lopamax on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Lopamax on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lopamax on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lopamax on the heart have been reported.
Lopamax 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 Lopamax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopamax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lopamax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lopamax you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lopamax only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lopamax cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lopamax
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lopamax and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopamax
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lopamax and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Lopamax is not a steroid. It contains loperamide which belongs to the class of drug known as an antidiarrheal agent.
Yes, Lopamax 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.
Lopamax 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.
Lopamax contains loperamide. It works by slowing down the movement of bowel in the intestine which lowers the fecal volume and increases its viscosity. This also allows better absorption of salts and water in the body. Hence in this way Lopamax provides relief from diarrhea.
No, Lopamax should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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