Lopox 2Mg Tablet

Lopox 2Mg Tablet is a medicine that treats sudden diarrhoea by slowing down the movement of the gut. This reduces bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. It is used to treat gastroenteritis, short bowel disease and inflammatory bowel disease. This medicine also helps those with blood in the stool. This medication is administered orally.

If you have any of the following conditions, inform your doctor before taking the medicine-

• If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
• If you have mucus in your stool, bloody diarrhoea, fever, diarrhoea caused by food poisoning or bowel problems.
• If you are using antibiotics for a bacterial infection.
• If you have aids or liver problems.

Common side effects include abdominal pain, sleepiness, constipation, vomiting, and a dry mouth. Risk of toxic megacolon may increase. However, if used in normal doses it hardly has shown any side effects.

Medicines like quinidine, ritonavir, and saquinavir may interact with this medication. Check with your doctor about the safety of using this medication along with your other medications. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, weight and how severe the condition is.

• Acute Diarrhea

• Chronic Diarrhea

• Traveler's Diarrhea

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

• Allergy

• Abdominal Pain

• Acute Colitis

• Antibiotic Induced Diarrhea

• Headache

• Constipation

• Nausea

• Flatulence

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 40 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medication is not recommended for pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risk associated with use. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  Some habit forming tendencies were reported when large doses of this medicine were consumed without prescription.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medication is not recommended while breastfeeding an infant. If it becomes absolutely necessary to use this medication then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol with this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is found to be safe to be used in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is not needed. Consult your doctor for further details.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lopox 2Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Sestil AD 2mg Tablet

  Vanguard Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

• Lopide Tablet

  Makers Laboratories Ltd

• Lupidium Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Lopidus Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Lopidus Capsule

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Loppa 2Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Dyril 2Mg Tablet

  Rhombus Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Lopagut 2Mg Tablet

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Eldoper 2Mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  This medicine is not taken in a scheduled way and hence missing a dose is not possible. However, care should be taken to not exceed the daily recommended limit.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication acts on the opioid receptors present in the walls of the food pipe and reduces the rhythmic contraction known as peristalsis. Thus food stays longer in the intestine and more water and electrolyte is absorbed from it. This relieves the symptoms of diarrhea and makes the stool more solid. This medicine also increases the tone of anal opening and reduces the sense of urgency associated with diarrhea.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Use of alcohol should be avoided or restricted while you are taking this medication. Activities requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided at least in the initial part of treatment with this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Clarithromycin

  Report the use of either of this medication to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Use of these medicines should be reconsidered if you have a heart condition as the risk of adverse effects increases significantly.

  Ketoconazole

  Report the use of either of this medication to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Use of these medicines should be reconsidered if you have a heart condition as the risk of adverse effects increases significantly.

  Ranitidine

  Report the use of either of this medication to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Use of these medicines should be reconsidered if you have a heart condition as the risk of adverse effects increases significantly.

  Quinidine

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Use of these medicines should be reconsidered if you have a heart condition as the risk of adverse effects increases significantly.

  Ritonavir

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring to safely use these medicines together. Use of these medicines should be reconsidered if you have a heart condition as the risk of adverse effects increases significantly.

• Interaction with Disease

  Infectious Diarrhea

  This medication is not recommended for use in patients having infectious diarrhea. The symptoms may worsen and get prolonged if this medicine is used in such cases. Any incidence of diarrhea accompanied by the presence of blood or pus in stools and high fever should be promptly reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is lopox 2mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Loperamide as an active ingredient present. It performs its action by reducing the movement of overactive bowel.

• Ques : What are the uses of lopox 2mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Idiopathic, mild travelers, diarrhea and Loose stools.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of lopox 2mg tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include constipation, indigestion, discomfort, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness and consciousness.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal lopox 2mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : Is Lopox 2Mg Tablet safe?

  Ans : Yes, this drug is safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.

• Ques : Is Lopox 2Mg Tablet addictive?

  Ans : No, this medication is not addictive and is safe to consume.

• Ques : Can Lopox 2Mg Tablet be used for stomach cramps, nausea, stomach flu, rotavirus diarrhea, and gas?

  Ans : This drug may treat stomach cramps or nausea associated with diarrhea. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug.

• Ques : Can I take Lopox 2Mg Tablet with Cimetidine?

  Ans : Cimetidine can decrease the metabolism of this medication and increase its blood levels. Therefore, Your dose of this drug may need to be decreased. Consult your health practitioner before consuming these drugs together.