Lopamide Tablet

Short Description

Lopamide Tablet is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Lopamide Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are headache, nausea, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance, so drink plenty of fluids to help keep yourself hydrated. It is important to avoid this medicine if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lopamide Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Lopamide Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Lopamide Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Lopamide Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Quinidine Camostat Ulinastatin

Lopamide Tablet is an anti-diarrhoeal medication. It works by slowing down the contraction of the intestines thereby decreasing the speed at which the contents pass through it. This allows more time for reabsorption of fluids and nutrients making the stools more solid and less frequent.

You have been prescribed Lopamide Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to help keep you hydrated. Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours. Do not use Lopamide Tablet if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Lopamide Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Stop taking the medication as soon as your symptoms are relieved.