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Lopramide 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 is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lopramide safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lopramide.
Is the use of Lopramide safe during breastfeeding?
Lopramide should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lopramide on the Kidneys?
Lopramide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lopramide on the Liver?
Lopramide has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lopramide on the Heart?
Side effects of Lopramide rarely affect the heart.
Lopramide 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopramide habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lopramide.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lopramide as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lopramide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lopramide is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lopramide
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Lopramide together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopramide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lopramide with alcohol.
Yes, Lopramide 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.
No, Lopramide does not lower the blood pressure (hypotension) at normal therapeutic doses but it can cause this effect if it is taken in more than the recommended doses. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and take rest for a while till it subsides, also inform to the doctor without further delay.
Yes, Lopramide 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.
Take over the counter Lopramide after each loose bowel movement. Do not take it more than 6 times in 24 hours. It is not recommended for long-term treatment. However, if it has been prescribed by your doctor then you are advised to take it as per his/her instructions.
Lopramide contains loperamide. It works by slowing down the movement of bowel in the intestine which lowers the fecal volume and increases its viscosity. This also allows better absorption of salts and water in the body. Hence in this way Lopramide provides relief from diarrhea.
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
