Zedott 100 MG Capsule

This medication is prescribed by doctors for treatment of acute diarrhea in children. It is considered as a prodrug and breaks down into thiorphan after entering the body. Thiorphan is an ingredient that lowers the watery secretions produced by the intestine.

It is important to give details about your child's medical history to the doctor before starting the course of medication The drug may not be suitable if-

• The child is suffering from high fever along with appearance of blood in the stool.
• The child has any kidney or liver issues.
• The child is under an antibiotic

The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the medical expert. It is generally prescribed for about 7 days and should be consumed between regular intervals. Along with the capsule, an oral rehydration solution (ORS) is also prescribed for the child. This helps the child regain body strength and fluids that have been lost as a result of diarrhea.

• Diarrhoea

• Allergy

• Skin Rash

• Headache

• Difficulty To Breath

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Dizziness

• Flatulence

• 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.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zedott 100 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Hydral 100 MG Capsule

  Alembic Ltd

• Normet-R 100 MG Capsule

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Racedot 100 MG Capsule

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd

• Racotil 100 MG Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Racy 100 MG Capsule

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken immediately.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Doctor consultation is recommended if an overdose is suspected.

The medicine works by inhibiting enkephalinase the enzyme which degrades enkephalins. Thus, it increases the level of enkephalins and reduces the secretion of water.

• Ques : What is Zedott 100 mg capsule?

  Ans : Zedott 100 mg is a medication which has racecadotril as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What is the use of Zedott 100 mg capsule?

  Ans : Zedott capsule is used for the treatment of acute diarrhoea in children.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Zedott 100 mg capsule?

  Ans : Headache, pain, swelling of the eyelid, skin redness, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, migraine, etc are some of the side effects.

• Ques : Is Zedott is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

  Ans : Zedott 100 mg is not an over the counter medicine.

• Ques : How long do I need to use zedott 100 mg capsule before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use zedott 100 mg capsule?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact is around 12 to 24 hours.

• Ques : Should I use zedott 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.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of zedott 100 mg capsule?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

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