Lopide Tablet

Lopide Tablet (Loperamide)

What Is The Generic Name For Lopide Tablet:

Loperamide is the generic version for Lopide Tablet

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Lopide Tablet (Loperamide):

• Apo-Loperamide
• Imodium
• Kaopectate

About Lopide Tablet (Loperamide)

Lopide Tablet contains an active ingredient, Loperamide, which is used in the treatment of diarrhea. This medicine should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood). It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Makers Laboratories is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lopide Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.  

Strength:

Lopide Tablet contains an active ingredient, Loperamide, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Lopide Tablet (Loperamide):

Lopide Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Acute diarrhea
• Chronic diarrhea
• Traveler's Diarrhea
• Ileostomy

How Lopide Tablet (Loperamide) Works:

Lopide Tablet has an active ingredient, Loperamide.  It basically works by slowing down the contraction of the intestines thereby decreasing the speed at which the contents pass through it. This allows additional time for reabsorption of fluids and nutrients, making the stools more solid and less frequent.

Before You Use Lopide Tablet (Loperamide):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Loperamide
• You are not having any serious Disease
• You do not have Liver/Kidney problems
• Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Lopide Tablet (Loperamide):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  
• You should avoid Driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Lopide Tablet (Loperamide):

You should not take Lopide Tablet if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have stomach pain without loose stools
• Are suffering from an infected colon or infectious diarrhea/dysentery
• Have an incident of diarrhea caused by consumption of an antibiotic
• Have severe Liver/Kidney Disease
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to the Capsule
• Have any Kidney or Liver Disease
•  Have blood in your stool or if you are constipated.
• Have undergo or schedule to undergo major surgery
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Lopide Tablet contains an active ingredient, Loperamide, which is used the treatment of diarrhea. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of

You are always advised to take Lopide Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in larger or smaller amount or for a longer time than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment abruptly on your own as it may cause withdrawal effects.

Overdose:

You should contact your doctor or visit the nearby hospital immediately if you are suspecting an overdose.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Lopide Tablet at a fixed time. A missed dose of Lopide Tablet should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage. Do not double the dosage for next time if you missed once to make up the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Lopide Tablet (Loperamide):

• Bloating
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Severe stomach ache
• Paralytic ileus
• Allergic skin reaction
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Lopide Tablet. It can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Clarithromycin
• Ketoconazole
• Ranitidine
• Quinidine
• Ritonavir
• Camostat
• Ulinastatin

There are disease interactions with Loperamide which include:

• Infectious Diarrhea

Warning And Precaution:

Lopide Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Kidney Disease/ Liver Diseases
• Infectious diarrhea
• Blockage of intestine and constipation
• It may cause drowsiness and dizziness
• You must drink plenty of fluids to help keep you hydrated.
• It should be used with caution in patients having AIDS
• Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Avoid driving or any other physical activity which requires your alertness as this medicine may cause dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness
• This medicine may cause skin allergies
• It should be used with caution in elderly and pediatric population
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Lopide Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this Capsule for shorter or longer time than recommended by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Lopide Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Capsules should be intact and are not damaged while storing.