Lopamide Tablet

• Lopamide tablet is used in the treatment of acute diarrhoea due to food poisoning.
• It is also used in the treatment of acute diarrhoea due to viral infections.

• If you are allergic to loperamide or any other ingredients of Lopamide tablet.
• If you suffer from constipation or develop it during treatment with the medicine.
• If you suffer from swelling of the stomach during or before treatment, which does not get relieved on its own.
• If you suffer from diarrhoea with blood in stools or high fever.
• If you have or appear to have symptoms of ulcerative colitis (like stomach pain or cramps, weight loss, fatigue), which is a chronic disease of the gut.
• If you develop diarrhoea due to infection caused by bacterial like Salmonella, Shigella or Campylobacter.
• If you develop diarrhoea due to the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics like Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Cephalosporins like Cefixime, Clindamycin, etc.
• It should not be used in patients less than 9 years old.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Flatulence (gas)

Other General Warnings

• You are suffering from acute diarrhoea, you must pay keen attention to appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement from time to time.
• You are suffering from diarrhoea for many days, do not keep taking Lopamide endlessly. Instead, get yourself checked as long-term diarrhoea may be a symptom of some serious underlying disease.
• You are suffering from diarrhoea for more than 48 hours and Lopamide does not control it, please consult a doctor for further treatment.
• You are an AIDS patient suffering from diarrhoea, you must stop taking tablets at the first sign of stomach distension (bloating and swelling of the belly). The chances of painful constipation and intestinal obstruction are much higher in AIDS patients suffering from intestinal infections.
• You are suffering from liver disease, Lopamide should be used with caution. It is important to watch out for dizziness, drowsiness and mental confusion.
• You are suffering from rare hereditary conditions in which your body cannot handle certain sugars (galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption).
• This medicine should be used cautiously in children and patients on a low-sodium diet.
• This medicine should be discontinued promptly if signs of constipation, stomach distension or stomach pain develop.
• You should not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment as it is associated with increased heart disorders.

• Lopamide tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Lopamide tablet in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Discard appropriately unused medicine after expiry.

• Lopamide tablet is an anti-diarrhoeal medication used to treat sudden, short-lived attacks of diarrhoea in adults and children over 9 years of age. It should not be used to treat any other condition unless specified by the doctor.
• Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking and your complete medical history. Do not take any other medicine without confirming with your doctor during treatment with Lopamide tablet
• Diarrhea may lead to dehydration and an imbalance of electrolytes. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. If your diarrhoea persists for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor. Do not take Lopamide tablet if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated. Be cautious when driving or engaging in activities that require concentration as Loperamide Tablets can cause dizziness and drowsiness.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Lopamide tablet if, taken at the same time. Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatments you are taking for any disorder.
• In particular, if you are taking medicines for high cholesterol levels, fungal infection like ketoconazole, anti-HIV medicines, or desmopressin which is a medicine given for excessive urination, as it increases the amount of Lopamide in blood, thereby requiring adjustment of doses by the treating physician.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are painkillers like hydrocodone, certain anti-asthma medicines like oral preparations of Ipratropium, and anti-allergy medicines like hydroxyzine, etc.

Interactions with food items