In cases of digestive system disorder, the resulting diarrhea is treated with antidiarrheal symptomatic drugs.
Pharmacy stores sell a lot of these drugs, but in this article you can learn about the antidiarrheal Lopedium.
What is this drug?
"Lopedium" is a remedy for loose stools caused by a non-communicable disease. The drug helps to eliminate any symptoms of an upset gastrointestinal tract. That is, it has a fastening effect after eating stale food, as well as food that is unusual for the stomach. The medicine is also effective for people prone to anxiety, which causes frequent visits to the restroom. "Lopedium" helps to eliminate the symptoms of diarrhea after taking medications that can provoke the occurrence of loose stools. Thus, this drug is an effective remedy that eliminates the symptoms of the systematic occurrence of the disease.
Note
The tablets have a note that the drug cannot beuse for infectious diseases (for example, for dysentery). Since taking the medicine can only harm. It is possible that the person feels worse, as well as the rapid progression of infectious symptoms.
The obstipation (antidiarrheal) effect of "Lopedium" is due to the effect on intestinal motility, it is able to reduce the intensity of smooth muscle tone, thereby slowing down the movement of feces through the rectum to the anus.
Issue form
The drug "Lopedium" is produced in two forms: tablets, as well as capsules with 2 ml of the active substance.
The drug is manufactured by the Swiss pharmaceutical concern Sandoz. "Lopedium" is produced in packs of 10, 20, 30 and 50 pieces.
What does he look like?
The drug in cardboard packages "Lopedium" are gray capsules. The parts of the capsule are made on a gelatin basis. Inside contains white fine homogeneous powder.
Tablets "Lopedium" have a white color. Also on one side of the drug is a convex coating. On the second side of the tablet, the surface is beveled to the risk, which visually divides the medicine into two parts.
Composition
The composition of "Lopedium" includes loperamide hydrochloride as an active substance.
The tablets contain excipients such as lactose, corn starch, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, andcolloidal silicon dioxide.
Excipients capsules "Lopemid": lactose, corn starch, magnesium stearate, perhaps this is the end of similar components. The remaining components in the tablets are absent: talc, gelatin, black dye E 172 - iron oxide (III), titanium dioxide, blue dye E 131, yellow dye E 172 - iron oxide (III).
Main analogues
An analogue of "Lopedium" in the domestic market is the drug "Imodium plus". This medicine contains another active substance, the action of which does not differ from the medicine "Lopedium". It is sold in pharmacies in the form of chewable tablets. But there are many substitutes containing loperamide hydrochloride.
You can buy cheaper analogues of Lopedium, which are sold in tablets and capsules.
Superilop
Antidiarrheal agent with the active ingredient loperamide. The therapeutic effect of the antidiarrheal agent "Superilop" is the relief of symptoms of diarrhea due to the following factors: panic attacks, allergic reactions, strong emotions of joy or grief, food changes or gastrointestinal disorders due to improper diet, various types of food poisoning, as well as taking drugs, causing disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. It is also effective in stopping the symptoms of chronic intestinal inflammation in ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and other non-infectious disorders.
Enterobene
Indications are the same as those of the previous analogue. Diarrhea acute and chronic of various origins: allergic, psychological, medicinal, radiation. Stool regulation in patients with ileostomy. "Enterobene" additionally increases the tone of the sphinker of the anus, which reduces the urge to defecate, making them more rare.
After taking the drug by mouth, a quick effect occurs, since the drug is quickly absorbed into the blood. The effect of the drug after a single application varies from 4 to 6 hours. The drug is broken down by the liver and excreted in the feces.
Neo-Enteroseptol
The drug according to its indications is similar to the previous ones. The active ingredient is the same. In infectious diseases, together with this drug, it is necessary to drink a course of antibiotics, as they are able to eliminate microorganisms that infect the body. Once the bacteria are eliminated, the stool will regenerate on its own. Therefore, in order to reduce the risks of treating the wrong disease and the wrong means, it is better to consult a doctor.
Imodium
Symptomatic therapy for acute and chronic diarrhea (genesis: allergic, psychological, pharmaceutical, radial; with changes in diet and quality of food consumed, with pathology of metabolism and absorption). Acute diarrhea is treated in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age by taking two capsules or tablets at the same time. After the medicine, take one tablet after each trip to the toilet toempty the intestines. The maximum dose of the drug per day is 8 capsules.
Vero-Loperamide
Indications and composition are the same. The dosage for the elderly should be recommended by a doctor, as comorbidities and the drug may not be compatible.
Drug withdrawal is done after a 12-hour period without diarrhea symptoms. On average, the duration of the reception varies from 1 to 2 days, with a maximum of 5 days.
If "Vero-Loperamide" does not help for 2 days, then you need to see a doctor, get tested for infectious diseases. If there is bloating or constipation, then stop the drug.
If a person has kidney failure, the drug should be taken with caution.
Diara
Indications for the use of "Lopedium" and analogues are similar. "Diara" is used for acute and chronic symptoms: allergic diarrhea, radiation sickness, "nervous" diseases, and so on. There is also an effective effect of the drug on the regulation of the quantity and quality of feces in people with intestinal ileostomy. The drug is used as an additional means to retain fluid and trace elements in people burdened with such a problem as acute diarrhea.
Capsules and tablets are taken according to the instructions in the same proportions and in compliance with the rules. Indications for the use of "Lopedium" and cheap analogues say that it is taken orally, without violating their integrity, washed downhalf a glass of water. Water must be boiled, but not hot.
Diarol
The drug is similar to the above. For children, the dosage is not the same as for adults. Children from 6 to 12 years old should take one tablet to stop the attack. After each emptying give another tablet. The daily dose of the drug for children should be three tablets.
Treatment of chronic diarrhea in adults and children from 12 years of age occurs by the simultaneous use of two Lopedium capsules. Then the reception during the day is one tablet 2-3 times. Children aged 6-12 take one tablet and repeat throughout the day.
Doctors leave only good reviews about Lopedium and analogues. If you use the drug according to the instructions, then it quickly stops all the negative symptoms of the disease. A properly selected analogue will do just as well as the main drug, and can cost much less.
Infectious diseases cannot be stopped with antidiarrheal symptomatic drugs, because the medicine will stop diarrhea, but will not help to remove toxic substances from the body. This will only make the situation worse. Once in the body, the drug acts on receptors in the intestinal walls (opioid receptors). Low motility of smooth muscles is provided by the action of the drug, which helps to slow down the movement of feces in the intestine. This effect is accompanied by the formation of stable feces and the cessation of diarrhea.
Overdose
Overdosemedication is expressed by the following symptoms: constipation, intestinal obstruction, incoordination, pupillary constriction, drowsiness and even stupor.
To reduce the symptoms of an overdose, use the antidote "Naloxone", activated charcoal, and also induce vomiting and artificially ventilate the lungs. It will take enhanced supervision of a specialist for two days.
Contraindications
Contraindications for use - intestinal obstruction, constipation, flatulence, exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, enterocolitis, infectious diseases, early pregnancy and breastfeeding. Children under 6 years of age, intolerance to the drug, blood in the stool. Conditions in which constipation should not be allowed.
Pregnancy
Drugs of this spectrum of action during pregnancy in the first trimester cannot be used. But in the future, the medicine can only be used under the supervision of a doctor.
Gynecologists recommend taking a daily dose of the drug, but not more than 5 capsules, starting from the 13th week of pregnancy.
Lactation
During breastfeeding, drugs are contraindicated, as their components enter the milk. Another option is not to breastfeed your baby for 12 hours after taking the last pill.
Side effects of these drugs
You may experience symptoms such as burning and tingling of the tongue, constipation, bowel obstruction, dry mouth, nauseaand vomiting, intestinal colic, urinary retention, drowsiness or insomnia. Other symptoms include headache, dizziness, limb tremors, and skin allergies.
