ZEDOTT BABY SACHET 1GM
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Racecadotril 10 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ZEDOTT BABYZEDOTT BABY contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheals. It is indicated in the management of acute diarrhoea in children over 3 months of age along with abundant liquid intake and the usual dietary measures. Acute diarrhea is a sudden onset of three or more loose stools per day, lasting less than 14 days. Symptoms associated with diarrhoea includes abdominal cramps and pain, nausea, vomiting and severely it may cause blood or pus in the stool. Before giving ZEDOTT BABY to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child has kidney or liver disease, sucrose intolerance, blood or pus in stools, fever, chronic diarrhoea or diarrhoea induced by antibiotics, prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting and diabetes. This medicine may cause
Uses
OF ZEDOTT BABY Manage acute diarrhoea in children over 3 months of age (along with abundant liquid intake and the usual dietary measures)
How It Works
ZEDOTT BABY helps in the management of diarrhoea as it has an antisecretory mechanism. It acts on the naturally occurring substances in our body called endogenous opioids (enkephalins) and manages their degradation which reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestine without disturbing the movements of the intestines.
Directions for Use
Always give ZEDOTT BABY to your child as directed by the physician. The granules of ZEDOTT BABY should be added to food or mixed with water in a glass or baby bottle. Mix thoroughly and give immediately to your child. Do not stop giving the medicine without informing your child’s doctor. To compensate for the loss of liquid due to your child’s diarrhoea, ZEDOTT BABY should be used together with an adequate replacement of fluid and salts such as oral rehydration solution. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ZEDOTT BABY for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
the side effects worsens or if your child experiences any unusual effects. USES OF ZEDOTT BABY Manage acute diarrhoea in children over 3 months of age (along with abundant liquid intake and the usual dietary measures) HOW ZEDOTT BABY WORKSZEDOTT BABY helps in the management of diarrhoea as it has an antisecretory mechanism. It acts on the naturally occurring substances in our body called endogenous opioids (enkephalins) and manages their degradation which reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestine without disturbing the movements of the intestines. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways give ZEDOTT BABY to your child as directed by the physician. The granules of ZEDOTT BABY should be added to food or mixed with water in a glass or baby bottle. Mix thoroughly and give immediately to your child. Do not stop giving the medicine without informing your child’s doctor. To compensate for the loss of liquid due to your child’s diarrhoea, ZEDOTT BABY should be used together with an adequate replacement of fluid and salts such as oral rehydration solution. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ZEDOTT BABY for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ZEDOTT BABYUNCOMMON tonsillitis (inflamed and painful tonsils) rash and erythema (redness) RAREStop giving ZEDOTT BABY to your child and contact doctor immediately if your child experiences any of the following side effects: signs of angioedema (swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty to swallow, hives and difficulties while breathing) severe skin reactions
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYZEDOTT BABY is intended for use in children only. BREASTFEEDINGZEDOTT BABY is intended for use in children only. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESZEDOTT BABY does not affect your child’s ability to ride bicycles or drive other vehicles or operate any tools. KIDNEYZEDOTT BABY should be given with caution to children who have kidney disease. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of ZEDOTT BABY to your child. LIVERZEDOTT BABY should be given with caution to children who have impaired liver function. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of ZEDOTT BABY to your child. ALLERGYDo not give ZEDOTT BABY to your child if your child is allergic to Racecadotril or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore giving ZEDOTT BABY to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child: is suffering from chronic diarrhoea or diarrhoea caused by antibiotics is suffering from prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting is suffering from diabetes has intolerance to sucrose has blood or pus in your stools and fever Use in pediatrics: ZEDOTT BABY should be given to children above 3 months of age. Your child’s doctor may adjust the dose based on child’s body weight. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of ZEDOTT BABY. Use in geriatrics: ZEDOTT BABY is intended for use in children only.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug–Drug Interactions: Before giving ZEDOTT BABY to your child, inform to child’s doctor if your child has taken or might take any other medicine including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine. Overdosage: If your child or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ZEDOTT BABY, consult your child’s doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Racecadotril Pharmacological Category : Oral Enkephalinase Inhibitor Therapeutic Indication : Acute diarrhoea in children Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Powder, Sachet, Suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep ZEDOTT BABY out of reach to children Store at room temperature
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DETAILS Written By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
14 Nov 2022