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Lopramide Benefits & Uses

Lopramide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Other Benefits

Bowel Incontinence

Lopramide 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: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) 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: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) 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: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) 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

Lopramide Related Warnings

Is the use of Lopramide safe for pregnant women?

Lopramide rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Lopramide safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lopramide. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Lopramide on the Kidneys?

Lopramide rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lopramide on the Liver?

Lopramide is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lopramide on the Heart?

Lopramide has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lopramide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cyclosporin

Diltiazem

Erythromycin

Moderate

Codeine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Lopramide Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Fever
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Lopramide

Is this Lopramide habit forming or addictive?

Lopramide does not cause addiction.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lopramide should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Lopramide for mental disorders.

No

Lopramide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lopramide

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopramide

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lopramide and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lopramide

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Lopramide?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Lopramide work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Lopramide on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Lopramide should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Lopramide?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Lopramide is a brand name of loperamide and it is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, and suspension. It belongs to the class of drug known as antidiarrheal agents. It is mainly used for the preventive (prophylactic) and treatment of acute diarrhea. It is also used in the management of IBS diarrhea.