Lopamide Tablet Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Lopamide Tablet Uses

Lopamide Tablet uses are acute and chronic diarrhoea. Lopamide Tablet is marketed by Torrent Pharmaceuticals in India.

Lopamide Tablet is sold for 24 Rs. and can be purchased from your nearby medical stores.

However, in case of unavailability, you can buy alternative medicines like Lomofen Plus Tablet, Andial 2mg Tablet, Sestil AD 2mg Tablet, or Lopamide 2mg Tablet.

Tablet name	Lopamide Tablet
Lopamide tablet uses	Acute & Chronic diarrhoea
Price	24 Rs.
Company Name	Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Side Effects	Flatulence, Nausea, Dyspepsia, Dry mouth, Vomiting
Pregnancy Category	Pregnancy Category C

Key Facts of Lopamide Tablet

• Lopamide Tablet is most commonly used in Acute & Chronic diarrhoea.
• Nausea, Dyspepsia and Dry mouth are the most common side effects of Lopamide Tablet.
• Lopamide Tablet slows down the movement of stools in the intestine and promotes water resorption.
• Avoid taking Lopamide Tablet if you are pregnant or noticing blood in the stools.
• Talk to your doctor about what you have eaten before getting diarrhoea.

Dosage of Lopamide Tablet

The usual dose of Lopamide Tablet is two tablets, followed by a single after each loose stool.

It is advised to take Lopamide Tablet as a hole without chewing or crushing it. You can take it with or without a meal.

Precautions of Lopamide Tablet

Although Lopamide Tablet contains USFDA-approved medicine, there are still some precautions to be taken to make it more safer.

Precautions of Lopamide Tablet are:

• Pregnancy: Taking Lopamide Tablet during pregnancy might cause some severe adverse effects on the unborn child.
• Nursing Mothers: Yes, Lopamide Tablet can be taken by the nursing mother, but to be entirely sure, take it under the supervision of a doctor.
• Alcohol: Do not drink alcoholic beverages after taking Lopamide Tablet as it may cause severe headaches and drowsiness.
• Driving: Lopamide Tablet may cause drowsiness and might affect your concentration. In such cases, avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery.
• Kidney & Liver Disorders: Patients with kidney or liver disorders should consult a doctor before taking lopamide tablet.

Side Effects of Lopamide Tablet

Yes, like any other medicine. Lopamide Tablet also exhibits a few side effects that may or may not affect your daily life, depending on the severity.

Common side effects are:

• Flatulence,
• Nausea,
• Dyspepsia,
• Dry mouth,
• Vomiting,
• Constipation,
• Stomach Irritation,
• Headache,
• Dizziness,
• Skin Rash.

Most of the above-listed side effects do not require any specific medical treatment as they usually go away when your body gets used to it.

However, if any of these side effects become troublesome in your day-to-day activity, talk to your doctor immediately.

Substitute of Lopamide Tablet & their prices

Lopamide tablet is no doubt a significantly effective medicine for loose motion, but in case of its unavailability, you should get any of the following listed medicine as an alternative.

Tablet Name	MRP in Rupees
Lomofen Plus Tablet	50 Rs.
Andial 2mg Tablet	25 Rs.
Sestil AD 2mg Tablet	32 Rs.
Lopramide 2mg Tablet	10 Rs.
Lopramide 2mg Tablet	41 Rs.
Lopox 2mg Tablet	10 Rs.

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