Product Name

Redotil Sachet

Manufacturers

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition

Racecadotril (10mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Treatment of Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Redotil Sachet is to be taken with food.

Description

Redotil Sachet is a commonly prescribed medicine for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in infants and children. This medicine is usually given when diarrhea cannot be treated effectively with fluids and dietary measures. It reduces the amount of water and salts that are lost in the stools.Give Redotil Sachet to your child orally either before or after food, preferably in addition to ORS (oral rehydration solution). Usually, it is given three times a day, but this dose will vary depending upon the child's body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Redotil Sachet, repeat the same dose once your child feels better. Along with taking this medicine, your child needs to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy balanced diet.This medicine may cause some minor and short-term side effects such as headache, skin rash, fever, respiratory disorder, and constipation. These episodes are temporary and subside on their own once the child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Redotil Sachet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Kidney : CAUTION

Redotil Sachet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Redotil Sachet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION

Redotil Sachet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Redotil Sachet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidneyinteraction

CAUTION

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

Q A

Q. How long does Redotil Sachet take to work?::: Treatment with Redotil Sachet should be continued until two normal stools are passed. However, if the diarrhea does not get better after seven days of treatment you must talk to the doctor. Make sure neither to extend nor to stop the treatment by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor. Doing so may have side effects or may lead to a recurrence of symptoms.| Q. My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Redotil Sachet?::: Usually, Redotil Sachet does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. But, since children below the age of 2 have underdeveloped membranes, there could be a chance of the medicine entering the brain and causing side effects. So, consult your child’s doctor before giving Redotil Sachet in such a condition.| Q. My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Redotil Sachet to my child?::: No, children having intolerance to dairy products and milk are advised not to take this medicine as it contains lactose.| Q. My child is passing watery stools mixed with blood and is also suffering from fever. Is Redotil Sachet the right choice of treatment?::: No, do not give Redotil Sachet if your child is passing stools mixed with blood or pus along with having a high body temperature (fever). These symptoms are indicative of some underlying pathology (infection) and may require some other line of treatment.| Q. My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Redotil Sachet?::: The use of Redotil Sachet in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child for long-term diarrhea.| Q. What all other medicines should my child avoid while taking Redotil Sachet?::: Although Redotil Sachet is not known to cause any interaction with other medicines, you should inform the doctor if your child is taking any medicine. It is best to narrate the complete medical history of your child as this will help the doctor understand your child’s needs better.

How It Works

Redotil Sachet has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to replenish the amount of fluids lost from the body in diarrhea.

Marketer Details

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

Reference

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