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Lopipen 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 Lopipen have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lopipen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lopipen have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lopipen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lopipen is Mild for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lopipen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lopipen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lopipen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Lopipen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lopipen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lopipen 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 Lopipen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lopipen safe for pregnant women?
Lopipen has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lopipen safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lopipen. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lopipen on the Kidneys?
Lopipen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lopipen on the Liver?
Lopipen may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lopipen on the Heart?
Lopipen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lopipen 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 Lopipen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopipen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lopipen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lopipen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lopipen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lopipen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lopipen
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lopipen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopipen
Information about the interaction of Lopipen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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
