Zedott DT 10mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Racecadotril 10 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheals. It is used in children for the management of acute diarrhoea (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 administering ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child has kidney, liver, lungs or heart diseases. This medicine may cause
Uses
OF ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET Manage acute diarrhoea in children
How It Works
ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET 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
Give ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET to your child as advised by the physician. Dissolve the medicine in a glass of water and then give it to your child to drink immediately. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET 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 DT 10MG TABLET Manage acute diarrhoea in children HOW ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET WORKSZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET 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 USEGive ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET to your child as advised by the physician. Dissolve the medicine in a glass of water and then give it to your child to drink immediately. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLETUNCOMMON tonsillitis rash and erythema (skin redness) RAREStop giving ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET to your child and contact doctor immediately if your child experiences any of the following side effects: angioedema characterized by swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty in swallowing, hives and difficulty in breathing severe skin reactions
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET is intended for use in children only. BREASTFEEDINGZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET is intended for use in children only. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESNA ALCOHOLNA KIDNEYNA LIVERNA ALLERGYDo not give ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET to your child if your child is allergic to Racecadotril. OTHERSUse in pediatrics: Your child’s doctor will adjust the dose of ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET depending upon child’s body weight. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administering this medicine to your child. Use in geriatrics: ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET is intended for use in children only.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug–Drug Interactions: Before giving ZEDOTT DT 10MG TABLET 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 DT 10MG TABLET, 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 DT 10MG TABLET 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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Reviewed By
Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
14 Nov 2022