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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 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 Lopamax is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lopamax safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lopamax.
Is the use of Lopamax safe during breastfeeding?
Lopamax 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 Lopamax on the Kidneys?
Lopamax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lopamax on the Liver?
Lopamax has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lopamax on the Heart?
Lopamax is rarely harmful for the heart.
Lopamax 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 Lopamax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopamax habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lopamax.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lopamax, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lopamax can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lopamax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lopamax cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lopamax
There is no information on the effects of taking Lopamax with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopamax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lopamax with alcohol will be.
No, Lopamax 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, Lopamax can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Lopamax along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Lopamax 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.
Yes, Lopamax 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.
Yes, Lopamax may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, f you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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