Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAP and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAP
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Overview
L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAP is a Schedule H drug.L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAP is composed of: LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES (60.0 MILLIONSPORES), DICYCLOMINE (10.0 MILLIONSPORES), LOPERAMIDE (2.0 MILLIONSPORES)
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
DICYCLOMINE is generally used to treat: Irritable Bowel SyndromeDICYCLOMINE can address symptoms like: Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Abdomen Pain
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 < 6month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAP and its Constituents
- This medication may impair your thinking or alertness. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
- Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Dicyclomine can decrease your sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in a hot environment.
- Avoid taking alcohol as it can increase certain side effects of dicyclomine.
- Stop using dicyclomine and call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects such as confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, fast or uneven heart rate, or if you urinate less than usual or not at all.
- You should not take this medication if you are allergic to dicyclomineTake exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Dicyclomine is usually taken 4 times each day. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
- 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
DICYCLOMINE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Difficulty Breathing, Fever, Dizziness, Difficulty Swallowing, Mood Swings, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), FaintingLOPERAMIDE over-dosage can result in: Irregular Heartbeat, Difficult To Wake From Sleep, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Difficulty Urinating, Dizziness, Fainting
Common Side-Effects
DICYCLOMINE : Dizziness, Asthenia, Fever, Tachycardia, Dry Skin, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Nervousness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized)LOPERAMIDE : Constipation, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Nausea, Fatigue (tiredness)
Serious Side-Effects
DICYCLOMINE : Dry Skin, Hallucination, Irregular Heartbeat, Decreased Sweating, Irregular Heartbeat, Slurred Speech, Mood Swings, ConfusionLOPERAMIDE : Abdomen Pain, Irregular Heartbeat
Rare Side-Effects
DICYCLOMINE : Anorexia Nervosa, Constipation, Skin Rash, Dysuria, Itchy Skin, Dizziness, Head Headache, Face Swelling, Difficulty BreathingLOPERAMIDE : Skin Rash, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Loss Of Appetite, Dry Mouth
Disease Interactions
LOPERAMIDE can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Gastroenteritis, EnterocolitisTechnical Classification
DICYCLOMINE is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGICS/ANTISPASMODICS / FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDER AGENTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTSLOPERAMIDE is categorized as: ANTIDIARRHEALS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
Available Alternatives for L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
L GRIP 10MSPORES/2MSPORES/60MSPORES CAP | INR 21 for 10 CAPSULES | LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES 60.0 MILLIONSPORES, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MILLIONSPORES, LOPERAMIDE 2.0 MILLIONSPORES |