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Lomofen Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. Secondary and off-label uses of Lomofen Plus have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lomofen Plus. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lomofen Plus as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lomofen Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Lomofen Plus has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lomofen Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lomofen Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lomofen Plus in conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lomofen Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lomofen Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lomofen Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lomofen Plus 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 Lomofen Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lomofen Plus.
Is the use of Lomofen Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lomofen Plus. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lomofen Plus on the Kidneys?
Lomofen Plus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lomofen Plus on the Liver?
Lomofen Plus has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lomofen Plus on the Heart?
Lomofen Plus may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lomofen Plus 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 Lomofen Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lomofen Plus habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lomofen Plus has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lomofen Plus, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lomofen Plus can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lomofen Plus only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lomofen Plus is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lomofen Plus
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lomofen Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lomofen Plus
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lomofen Plus with alcohol will be.
Yes, Lomofen Plus can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Lomofen Plus along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Lomofen Plus 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.
No, Lomofen Plus is not a steroid. It contains loperamide which belongs to the class of drug known as an antidiarrheal agent.
Yes, Lomofen Plus may cause weight loss in few cases. It is presumed that weight loss occurs due to decreased food intake caused by loss of appetite. However, if you experience excessive weight loss after taking this medicine then your advice your doctor immediately and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, Lomofen Plus is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache and fatigue. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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