Lopide
Lopide Products are primarily used for
Diarrhea
About Lopide Products
Uses of Lopide Products
Loperamide is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood).
Lopide Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lopide are Constipation, Nausea, Headache, Flatulence.
How Lopide Products work
Loperamide 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.
Patient Concerns about Lopide Products
Frequently asked questions about Lopide Products
Frequently asked questions about Loperamide
Q. Is Lopide Capsule safe?
Lopide Capsule is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Q. What is Lopide Capsule used for?
Lopide Capsule is used for treating short-term or long-term diarrhea, with or without any associated disease.
Q. Can Lopide Capsule be used for IBS?
Lopide Capsule may be used in few cases of IBS but please consult your doctor before its use.
Q. Can I take Lopide Capsule with antibiotics, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, ciprofloxacin, desmopressin, ritonavir, quinidine or cotrimoxazole?
Lopide Capsule may be taken simultaneously with antibiotics, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omiprazole or ciprofloxacin. Lopide Capsule might interact with desmopressin, ritonavir, quinidine or cotrimoxazole. Please consult your doctor before use
Q. Does Lopide Capsule help in opiate withdrawal?
Lopide Capsule is used in higher doses as a part of opiate withdrawal process. However, do consult your doctor regarding the same.
Q. Is Lopide Capsule addictive?
No, Lopide Capsule is a safe and non-addictive anti-diarrheal drug.
Q. Can Lopide Capsule be used for stomach cramps, nausea, stomach flu, rota virus diarrhea and gas?
Lopide Capsule may benefit few cases of stomach cramps or nausea associated with diarrhea. It is sometimes used for stomach flu, rota virus diarrhea. It is not used for gas. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug.
Q. Can I take Lopide Capsule with cimetidine?
Cimetidine can decrease the metabolism of Lopide Capsule, increase its blood levels and hence, increase its effects and side effects. Your dose of Lopide Capsule may needs to be decreased. Consult your doctor prior to taking both the drugs together.
Products for Lopide
Lopide Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹18
Not Available
Lopide Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹9.56
Not Available