Redotil 100 MG Capsule
About Redotil 100 MG Capsule
This medication is prescribed by doctors for treatment of acute diarrhea in children. The medicine breaks down into thiorphan in the system and effectively lowers the watery secretions that the intestines produce. This helps the child regain body strength and fluids that have been lost as a result of diarrhea.
The capsule should be taken as prescribed. It should be consumed between regular intervals. The drug should be continued until the condition improves significantly. Parents must discuss their child's medical history with the doctor before giving the medication.
Common side effects include tonsilitis, skin rash, difficulty to breath, headache, swelling on face, nausea and vomiting. Consult a doctor if the side effects persist for a longer duration.
What are the uses of Redotil 100 MG Capsule
What are the contraindications of Redotil 100 MG Capsule ?
Key highlights of Redotil 100 MG Capsule
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 to 8 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
What are the substitutes for Redotil 100 MG Capsule ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Redotil 100 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Hydral 100 MG Capsule
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- Normet-R 100 MG Capsule
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- Racedot 100 MG Capsule
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- Racotil 100 MG Capsule
Cipla Ltd
- Zedott 100 MG Capsule
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
How does this medication work?
This capsule belongs to antidiarrheals. It works by inhibiting enkephalinase the enzyme which degrades enkephalins.
FAQs about Redotil 100 MG Capsule
Ques : What is Redotil 100 mg capsule?
Ans : Redotil 100 MG is a prodrug which gets broken down to thiorphan as soon as it enters the body. It is an antidiarrheal and helps in decreasing the intestinal secretion.
Ques : What is Redotil 100 mg capsule used for?
Ans : It is used to treat acute diarrhoea in children.
Ques : What are the side effects of Redotil 100 mg capsule?
Ans : Tonsillitis, skin rash, swelling of face and lips, headache and difficulty to breathe are common side effects.
Ques : How does Redotil work?
Ans : Redotil 100 mg decreases the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the ratio of fluid loss from the body in diarrhea.
Ques : How long do I need to use redotil 100 mg capsule before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 1 to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use redotil 100 mg capsule ?
Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval up to which this medication has an impact is around 12 to 24 hours.
Ques : Should I use redotil 100 mg capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it with an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of redotil 100 mg capsule?
Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.
References
Racecadotril- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/racecadotril
Racecadotril- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11696
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