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Lopex |
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What is Lopex
Treating symptoms or diarrhea.Lopex is an antidiarrheal agent. It works by slowing the movement of bowel contents.
Important safety information:
- Lopex may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or tiredness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lopex 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.
- Lopex 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 Lopex in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dehydration.
- Do not use Lopex 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 Lopex while you are pregnant. Lopex is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lopex.
Lopex 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).
Lopex - Frequently asked Questions
Can Lopex 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.
Who should not take Lopex?
Some medical conditions may interact with Lopex. 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 Lopex. 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 Lopex
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lopex 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.
How should I take Lopex?
Use Lopex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Lopex 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 Lopex, 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 Lopex.
Can Lopex be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Lopex be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Lopex, 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 Lopex. 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
Six patients reported useful
How active was the Lopex in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Lopex 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 | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 6 | 100.0% | |
Ten patients reported side effects
Does the Lopex Have Any Side Effects?Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Lopex. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Lopex.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 6 | 60.0% | |
| It has side effects | 4 | 40.0% | |
Two patients reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Lopex is Worth It?Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Lopex medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 2 | 100.0% | |
Nine patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Lopex?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Lopex 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 | 5 | 55.6% | |
| Twice in a day | 2 | 22.2% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 11.1% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 11.1% | |
23 patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Lopex 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 | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5mg | 19 | 82.6% | |
| 201-500mg | 2 | 8.7% | |
| 6-10mg | 1 | 4.3% | |
| 101-200mg | 1 | 4.3% | |
Eight patients reported time for results
How long will I use Lopex before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Lopex. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Lopex kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 5 | 62.5% | |
| 5 days | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 2 days | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 2 weeks | 1 | 12.5% | |
Four patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Lopex: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Lopex is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 3 | 75.0% | |
| Empty stomach | 1 | 25.0% | |
53 patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-29 | 16 | 30.2% | |
| 30-45 | 11 | 20.8% | |
| 6-15 | 8 | 15.1% | |
| > 60 | 7 | 13.2% | |
| 46-60 | 6 | 11.3% | |
| 1-5 | 3 | 5.7% | |
| < 1 | 2 | 3.8% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology