Slow digestion. Is this necessary? Sometimes this effect is required for a normal life. For example, when a person is suffering from chronic diarrhea. More drugs that slow down the intestines are required after some operations. In particular, after an ileostomy. This operation will be described in more detail in the article. And for postoperative treatment, the drug “Lopedium” is prescribed.
The instructions for use claim that due to a slowdown in digestion, absorption is improved, which is important for diarrhea. And the chair becomes less frequent, which is very important after an ileostomy. What kind of operation is this and why is it needed? Doctors sometimes need to create a workaround bypassing the large intestine. It happens because of the need to completely remove it (after cancer or a severe case of ulcerative colitis), and sometimes an ileostomy is required for a while to relieve the large intestine, allow it to heal, and make it rest from the difficult task of digestion. In this case, an opening is created in the abdominal wall that connects to the ileum. It is clear that the less frequently the emptying is, the better. This is not a rectum, which can accumulate feces. This is where the Lopedium comes to the aid of the doctor and patient.
Instructions for use say that in most cases in which this medicine helps, it is still chronic diarrhea. Of course, in addition to using this drug, the doctor will also look for the causes of diarrhea. But one of the main problems with diarrhea - insufficient absorption - the drug successfully solves.
What you need to know about the drug "Lopedium"? Its use is useless if diarrhea occurs after using antibiotics. In this case, it is not necessary to discuss the medicine, but probiotics - special solutions with intestinal bacteria or some types of dairy products with a high value of colony forming units (they are called CFU on the packaging).
Also, “Lopedium” cannot be used if there is blood in the stool or if it has acquired a black color (tarry stool), which may mean internal bleeding. In this case, immediately seek the help of a doctor, and do not take the medication in question.
The doctor should be told about the occurrence of mucus in the stool, liver disease, fever, taking antibiotics. All this can become contraindications for the appointment of the drug "Lopedium".
Instructions for use also warns of the need to inform the doctor about allergies of any kind, even food, and even more so medicinal.
In the process of taking the drug "Lopedium" it is very important to drink a lot of fluids - at least 2.4 liters per day. On average, diarrhea goes away 48 hours after the start of the Lopedium medication. However, the validity period sometimes begins only after 10 days. If during this time the effect has not occurred, notify the doctor. Most likely, this will mean that the drug was selected incorrectly. In such cases, “Lopedium” is canceled.
Instructions for use warns that the effect on the baby in the womb is not well understood, therefore, the drug in this condition is prescribed under the responsibility of the doctor. It is worthwhile to refuse to breast-feed a baby during treatment, since it passes into milk and can be toxic to babies.
You cannot drive while taking Lopedium. It has the ability to slow down the reaction. Be careful in hot weather, especially if you play sports - do not allow dehydration.
Adverse reactions - skin rash, drowsiness, mild abdominal pain, constipation. If a person begins to swell, urgently seek help, it can be very life-threatening.
Nevertheless, Lopedium is a very reliable doctor's assistant. It will help to overcome very unpleasant symptoms. And side effects just need to be treated carefully and the doctor should immediately talk about them.