Lopidus Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2660

USA Brand Name

Apo-Loperamide, Imodium, Kaopectate

Strength

2mg

Generic Name

Loperamide

Manufacturer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India

## Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Lopidus Tablet:

Loperamide is the generic version for Lopidus Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide):

Apo-Loperamide

Imodium

Kaopectate

## About Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide)

Lopidus 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 :

Cadila Pharmaceuticals , India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lopidus Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Lopidus 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 Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide):

Lopidus Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Acute diarrhea

Chronic diarrhea

Traveler’s Diarrhea

Ileostomy

## How Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide) Works:

Lopidus 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 Lopidus 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 Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide):

You should not take Lopidus 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 Tablet

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 :

Lopidus 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 the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Lopidus Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take it regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide) to Be Used:

Lopidus Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lopidus Tablet.

## How To Take The Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide):

Lopidus Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must gulp down the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew or crush the tablet. Lopidus Tablet can be taken with or without food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Lopidus Tablet (Loperamide):

You are always advised to take Lopidus 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 Lopidus Tablet at a fixed time. A missed dose of Lopidus 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 Lopidus 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 Lopidus 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:

Lopidus 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 :

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

## Storage :

Store the Lopidus Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and are not damaged while storing.