Lopidus Tablet

Lopidus Tablet is a tablet containing loperamide hydrochloride, as labelled, supplied by Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India in a strip/box of 10 tablets. It belongs to the antidiarrheal drug class and is used to help control acute or chronic diarrhea and reduce stool frequency. Lopidus Tablet works in the gut to slow intestinal movement so the body can absorb more water and electrolytes from stool. It is meant for symptom control, not for treating the cause of diarrhea.

How it works: Loperamide works by acting on opioid receptors in the intestines, which slows the movement of food and fluid through the bowel. In tablet form, Lopidus Tablet helps firm stools and reduce the number of bowel movements without treating infection or dehydration by itself.

Because Lopidus Tablet is the tablet form of loperamide, it may suit adults who prefer a simple swallowed dose without a capsule. Compared with Lopidus Capsule, the tablet may be chosen when a prescriber wants a straightforward oral solid dosage form that can be easier for some patients to take, while still delivering the same active ingredient. This product should be used only in people a clinician has assessed, especially if the diarrhea is severe, persistent, or unusual.

• Acute diarrhea
• Chronic diarrhea
• Diarrhea-related urgency
• Reducing stool frequency
• Symptom control while fluids are replaced

• Swallow Lopidus Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Take it exactly as directed on the prescription label; do not take extra tablets to make it work faster.
• Use it only for diarrhea and stop once stools normalize, unless your doctor tells you to continue.
• Drink plenty of fluids or oral rehydration solution while using Lopidus Tablet.
• Do not use the tablet if you have blood in your stool, a fever, or suspected infection unless a doctor says it is appropriate.

Each Lopidus Tablet contains loperamide hydrochloride as labelled, and the dose your doctor recommends depends on your age, condition, and how severe the diarrhea is. Adults commonly take it after loose stools, with a daily maximum that should not be exceeded; your prescriber decides the exact schedule and when to stop. Do not use more than directed, because taking too much loperamide can raise the risk of serious heart problems.

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

Common side effects of Loperamide may include:

• Constipation
• Bloating
• Abdominal cramps
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness

• Do not use Lopidus Tablet for diarrhea with high fever, blood in the stool, or suspected food poisoning unless a clinician advises it.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, because loperamide can build up and cause more side effects.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes you drowsy or dizzy while taking this tablet.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablet causes sleepiness or lightheadedness.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose; higher-than-directed use can cause dangerous heart rhythm problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, or a history of constipation or bowel obstruction.
• Keep hydration in mind; diarrhea can cause dehydration even when symptoms are improving.

• Quinidine
• Ritonavir and other HIV protease inhibitors
• Certain antifungals such as ketoconazole
• Certain antibiotics that can affect loperamide levels
• Other medicines that can slow the gut or cause constipation

Store Lopidus Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.