Lopide Capsule

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Lopide Capsule Information

Lopide Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. The alternative uses of Lopide Capsule have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Lopide Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Lopide Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lopide Capsule 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 Lopide Capsule has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lopide Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis must refrain from the use of Lopide Capsule since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lopide Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Lopide Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lopide Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Lopide Capsule Benefits & Uses

Lopide Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lopide Capsule 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


Lopide Capsule Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lopide Capsule is used -

Moderate

Mild

Lopide Capsule Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lopide Capsule safe for pregnant women?


    Lopide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Lopide Capsule safe during breastfeeding?


    Lopide may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Lopide Capsule on the Kidneys?


    Lopide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lopide Capsule on the Liver?


    Lopide has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lopide Capsule on the Heart?


    Side effects of Lopide rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Lopide Capsule with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

CodeineParacetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan


    Lopide Capsule Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Lopide Capsule

    • Is this Lopide Capsule habit forming or addictive?


      Lopide Capsule 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 Lopide Capsule as you may feel sleepy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, Lopide Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


      No, Lopide Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

      No

    Lopide Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Lopide Capsule


      There is no information on the effects of taking Lopide Capsule with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

      Unknown
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Lopide Capsule


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lopide Capsule with alcohol will be.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    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

    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

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