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What is Elissan
Treating symptoms or diarrhea.Elissan is an antidiarrheal agent. It works by slowing the movement of bowel contents.
Important safety information:
- Elissan may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or tiredness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Elissan with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 48 hours without checking with your doctor.
- If your diarrhea does not get better within 48 hours or if it gets worse, contact your doctor.
- If you develop a fever, stomach bloating or swelling, or blood in your stools, contact your doctor.
- Elissan is used to treat the symptoms of diarrhea, but will not treat the condition causing the diarrhea. Check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about the cause of your diarrhea.
- Caution is advised when using Elissan in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dehydration.
- Do not use Elissan in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old without first checking with the child's doctor.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Elissan while you are pregnant. Elissan is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Elissan.
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Elissan side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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References
- "Loperamide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Loperamide". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0083... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "6x9oc3h4ii: the unique ingredient identifier (unii) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint fda/usp substance registration system (srs).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Elissan - Frequently asked Questions
Can Elissan be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Elissan?
Use Elissan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Elissan by mouth with or without food.
- Drinking extra fluids is recommended while you have diarrhea. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
- If you miss a dose of Elissan, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Elissan.
Who should not take Elissan?
Some medical conditions may interact with Elissan. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have bloody diarrhea; mucus in your stool; fever; bowel problems ; or diarrhea caused by food poisoning, antibiotic use, or bacterial infection.
- if you have AIDS or liver problems
- if you are taking an antibiotic
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Elissan. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Quinidine or ritonavir because they may increase the risk of loperamide's side effects
- Saquinavir because its effectiveness may be decreased by Elissan
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Elissan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Elissan be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Elissan be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Elissan, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Elissan. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Elissan in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Not useful percentage of users claimed the Elissan were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Elissan?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Elissan should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
One patient reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Elissan May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported age
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology