Lopidus Capsule

Lopidus Capsule is a loperamide capsule used to help control diarrhea by slowing the movement of the gut. Each Lopidus Capsule contains loperamide hydrochloride as labelled on the pack, and it belongs to the antidiarrheal drug class. It is commonly used for short-term diarrhea relief and for reducing frequent, loose stools.

How it works: Loperamide works by acting on opioid receptors in the intestines, which slows the muscles of the bowel and gives the gut more time to absorb water and salts. As a capsule, Lopidus Capsule is swallowed and then releases the medicine in the digestive tract to help make stools less frequent and less watery.

Lopidus Capsule is a capsule form of loperamide, which may be preferred for adults who can swallow capsules and want a standard oral option for diarrhea control. Compared with Lopidus Tablet, this capsule form may be chosen based on swallowing preference or clinician judgment, but the dose must still be tailored to the patient and the label strength. Because loperamide strengths can vary by product, this as-labelled capsule should only be used exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.

• Short-term treatment of diarrhea
• Reduction of frequent loose stools
• Help with traveler’s diarrhea when advised by a clinician
• Supportive relief of diarrhea symptoms

• Swallow Lopidus Capsule whole with water; do not crush, open, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as directed on the label or by your healthcare professional.
• Use it after loose stools start, and stop when your stools return to normal or as told by your doctor.
• Drink enough clear fluids to prevent dehydration while you have diarrhea.
• Do not use it to treat diarrhea with fever or blood in the stool unless a clinician specifically tells you to.
• If your symptoms do not improve quickly, seek medical advice rather than taking extra capsules.

Each Lopidus Capsule provides loperamide hydrochloride as labelled on the strip/box, and this exact capsule strength should be matched to the prescribed dose. How often it may be taken and the maximum number of capsules per day depend on the patient’s age, condition, and response, so the doctor decides the schedule. Do not exceed the daily maximum recommended for the product you were given.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Loperamide may include:

• Constipation
• Stomach cramps or abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Bloating or gas
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness in some people
• Dry mouth

• Lopidus Capsule is for diarrhea control, not for treating an infection itself.
• Do not use if you have bloody diarrhea, high fever, or suspected food poisoning unless a clinician approves it.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because loperamide can build up in the body.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes you more drowsy or worsens dehydration during diarrhea.
• Use care when driving or using machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking the capsule.
• Do not take more than directed; higher doses can cause serious heart rhythm problems.
• Stay hydrated, especially if you have ongoing diarrhea or vomiting.

• Other medicines that can slow the heart or affect heart rhythm
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals that can raise loperamide levels
• Ritonavir and other HIV medicines that may increase loperamide exposure
• Cholestyramine or other medicines that can change absorption in the gut
• Alcohol, which can worsen dizziness or dehydration

Store Lopidus Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.