In Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.In Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
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.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.
How it works
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.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.
Alcohol
UNSAFE - Lopamide Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.UNSAFE - Lopamide Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - 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.CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - 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.SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - 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.
Driving
UNSAFE - Lopamide Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.UNSAFE - Lopamide Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Lopamide Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lopamide Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Lopamide Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lopamide Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION - Lopamide Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lopamide Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.CAUTION - Lopamide Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lopamide Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Are both Lopamide & Lopipen medicines exactly the same?
Yes, both medicines have the same salt composition, dosage, and effectiveness. They work the same way in your body. The only difference is the brand — and Lopipen option is much more affordable without compromising on quality
Is Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s safe?
Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s is generally safe when used as directed. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.
Is Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s addictive?
No, Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s is a non-addictive anti-diarrheal medication.
What is Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s used for?
Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s treats both short-term and long-term diarrhea, with or without associated diseases.
Can Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s be used for IBS?
Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s may be used in some cases of IBS, but consult your doctor before use.
Can I take Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s with cimetidine?
Cimetidine can increase the blood levels and effects of Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s, so your dose may need adjustment. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Can Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s be used for stomach issues?
Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s may help with stomach cramps or nausea related to diarrhea and is sometimes used for stomach flu or rotavirus diarrhea, but it is not effective for gas. Consult your doctor before use.
Does Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s help in opiate withdrawal?
Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s is used in higher doses during the opiate withdrawal process. Consult your doctor for guidance.
Can I take Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s with other medications?
Lopamide 2mg Tab 10s can be taken with antibiotics, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, or ciprofloxacin. However, it may interact with desmopressin, ritonavir, quinidine, or cotrimoxazole, so consult your doctor before combining.
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