Lopamax

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  • Manufactured by: Wockhardt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Loperamide (2 mg)

Lopamax Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Lopamax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lopamax Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: 4 mg orally after the first loose stool, then 2 mg orally after each unformed stool
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: 4 mg orally after the first loose stool, then 2 mg orally after each unformed stool
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: 4 mg orally after the first loose stool, then 2 mg orally after each unformed stool

Lopamax Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lopamax is used -

Moderate

Mild

Lopamax Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lopamax safe for pregnant women?


    Lopamax has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • 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.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Lopamax on the Kidneys?


    Lopamax rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lopamax on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Lopamax on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lopamax on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Lopamax on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Lopamax with Other Drugs

Lopamax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

CodeineParacetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

    Lopamax Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lopamax unless your doctor advises you to do so -


    Frequently asked Questions about Lopamax

    • Is this Lopamax habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Lopamax is addictive.

      No
    • 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.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Lopamax only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, Lopamax cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

      No

    Lopamax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Lopamax


      Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lopamax and food will interact.

      Unknown
    • 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.

      Unknown

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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    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

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