IMODIUM CAP

Overview

IMODIUM CAP is a Schedule H drug.

IMODIUM CAP is composed of: LOPERAMIDE (2 MG)

Loperamide slows the rhythm of digestion so that the small intestines have more time to absorb fluid and nutrients from the foods you eat.Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy.It should not be used in patients with dysentery .


Usage

LOPERAMIDE is generally used to treat: Diarrhoea, Travellers’ Diarrhoea
LOPERAMIDE can address symptoms like: Loose Motion, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Decreased Urination, Fainting, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for IMODIUM CAP and its Constituents


  • You should not use loperamide if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication.
  • You should not use loperamide if you are allergic to it.
  • Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.Loperamide is safe when used as directed.
  • Take loperamide with a full glass of water. Diarrhea can cause your body to lose fluids and electrolytes.
  • Drink plenty of liquids to keep from getting dehydrated.The loperamide chewable tablet must be chewed before swallowing.
  • Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
  • Avoid drinking tonic water. It can interact with loperamide and may cause serious heart problems.
  • Avoid becoming dehydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
  • Avoid vigorous exercise or exposure to hot weather if you are dehydrated.Loperamide liquid may contain alcohol. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how loperamide will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
  • Do not take this drug if you are severly constipated.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LOPERAMIDE over-dosage can result in: Irregular Heartbeat, Difficult To Wake From Sleep, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Difficulty Urinating, Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

LOPERAMIDE : Constipation, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Nausea, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

LOPERAMIDE : Abdomen Pain, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

LOPERAMIDE : Skin Rash, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Loss Of Appetite, Dry Mouth

Disease Interactions

LOPERAMIDE can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Gastroenteritis, Enterocolitis

Technical Classification

LOPERAMIDE is categorized as: ANTIDIARRHEALS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

SOS44%
Stat33%
3 Times Daily8%
Others7%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1cap30%
2caps19%
2mg14%
2tabs12%
2 caps6%
2cap6%
4mg5%

How long was it prescribed?

3 Days25%
2 Days22%
5 Days21%
1 Days8%
7 Days8%
30 Days5%
10 Days2%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs1%
12 to 18yrs2%
18 to 35yrs36%
35 to 50yrs22%
50 to 60yrs11%
60 to 70yrs17%
70yrs and above10%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females50%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician52%
Gastroenterologist23%
Oncologist17%
Orthopaedist4%
Neurologist1%
Cardiologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

DROTIN-M TAB23%
OFLOX OZ TAB21%
VSL #3 CAP18%
PANTOCID 40MG EC-TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)22%

Available Alternatives for IMODIUM CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ANDIAL 2MG TABINR 19.21 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
DIARLOP 2MG CAPINR 17.18 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
DIARSEC 2MG TABINR 14 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
DYRIL 2MG TABINR 218.75 for 200 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
ELDOPER 2MG CAPINR 33.4 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2 MG
ELDOPER 2MG TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2 MG
GLENDOPER 2MG CAPINR 18 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
IMODIUM 2MG CAPINR 13.9 for 4 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
IMODIUM CAPINR 17.97 for 4 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2 MG
LOMID 2MG CAPINR 37.81 for 100 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOMOFEN PLUS 2MG TABINR 38.4 for 20 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOOPRA 2MG CAPINR 2.02 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPAGUT TABINR 15 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPAJOY 2MG TABINR 13.33 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPAMIDE 2MG TABINR 18.5 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPAMIDE TABINR 14.5 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2 MG
LOPARET 2MG TABINR 17.65 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPERAMIDE 2MG CAPINR 6.16 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPIDE CAPINR 18 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPIDE TAB 2MGINR 3.12 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPIDUS CAPINR 5 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPIDUS TABINR 4.16 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPIPEN 2MG TABINR 6.25 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPOX 2MG TABINR 10 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPPA 2MG TABINR 6.25 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPRAMAC 2MG TABINR 9.27 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPRAMIDE 2MG TABINR 41.25 for 100 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LOPRAPIL 2MG CAPINR 5.56 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LORAMYL 2MG TABINR 26.18 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
LUPIDIUM TABINR 3.75 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
RIDOL 2MG TABINR 12.5 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
ROKAMIDE 2MG TABINR 8.5 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
ROKO 2MG CAPINR 18 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
ROKO CAPINR 13 for 10 CAPSULESLOPERAMIDE 2 MG
SESTIL AD 2MG TABINR 21.79 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
STARLOP 2MG TABINR 8.48 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
TROPAMIDE 2MG TABINR 3.75 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ANDIAL LIQUIDINR 11.38 for 30 ML LIQUIDLOPERAMIDE
ELDOPER SUSPINR 400 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONLOPERAMIDE
IMOSEC M 2MG/125MG TABINR 25 for 4 TABLETSSIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, LOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG
L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAPINR 21 for 10 CAPSULESLACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES 60.0 MILLIONSPORES, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MILLIONSPORES, LOPERAMIDE 2.0 MILLIONSPORES
LOMID M SYPINR 10.99 for 30 ML SYRUPLOPERAMIDE
LOOPRA 10MG TABINR 106.25 for 100 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 10.0 MG
LOPERAMIDELOPERAMIDE
LOPRAMIDE 5MG TABINR 5 for 10 TABLETSLOPERAMIDE 5.0 MG
NORSTREP 200MG/2MG CAPINR 19.37 for 10 CAPSULESNORFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, LOPERAMIDE 2.0 MG