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Loopra is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. The alternative uses of Loopra have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Loopra. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Loopra can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Loopra normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Loopra is Mild for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Loopra'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 Loopra since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Loopra are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Loopra with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Loopra is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Loopra 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 Loopra is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Loopra safe for pregnant women?
Loopra rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Loopra safe during breastfeeding?
Loopra may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Loopra on the Kidneys?
Loopra has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Loopra on the Liver?
Loopra has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Loopra on the Heart?
Loopra has very mild side effects on the heart.
Loopra 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 Loopra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loopra habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Loopra has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Loopra as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Loopra only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Loopra for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loopra
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Loopra, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loopra
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Loopra with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
