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Lopramide (Cadila) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diarrhoea are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lopramide (Cadila) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lopramide (Cadila) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lopramide (Cadila) can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lopramide (Cadila) are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Lopramide (Cadila)'s effect is Mild during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lopramide (Cadila)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lopramide (Cadila) can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lopramide (Cadila) in conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis. Other contraindications of Lopramide (Cadila) have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Lopramide (Cadila) may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lopramide (Cadila) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lopramide (Cadila) 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 Lopramide (Cadila) is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lopramide (Cadila) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lopramide (Cadila).
Is the use of Lopramide (Cadila) safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lopramide (Cadila). It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lopramide (Cadila) on the Kidneys?
Lopramide (Cadila) rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lopramide (Cadila) on the Liver?
Side effects of Lopramide (Cadila) rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lopramide (Cadila) on the Heart?
Lopramide (Cadila) may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lopramide (Cadila) 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 Lopramide (Cadila) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopramide (Cadila) habit forming or addictive?
Lopramide (Cadila) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lopramide (Cadila) you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Lopramide (Cadila) is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lopramide (Cadila) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lopramide (Cadila)
There is no information on the effects of taking Lopramide (Cadila) with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopramide (Cadila)
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lopramide (Cadila) with alcohol.
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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
