Product Name

Zedott 100mg Capsule

Manufacturers

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition

Racecadotril (100mg)

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. Zedott 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Description

Zedott 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea. It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures. This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea.Zedott 100mg Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take this medicine along with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It is also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zedott 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zedott 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zedott 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zedott 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE

Zedott 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Zedott 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zedott 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zedott 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Zedott 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zedott 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Drivinginteraction

SAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CAUTION

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

Q A

Q. Are any interactions of Zedott 100mg Capsule seen with other medicine?::: No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.| Q. How does Zedott 100mg Capsule work?::: Zedott 100mg Capsule works by reducding the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.| Q. How does Zedott 100mg Capsule differ from loperamide?::: Zedott 100mg Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.| Q. How long should Zedott 100mg Capsule be used?::: Take Zedott 100mg Capsule only for a duration as advised by your doctor. It is also suggested to be taken until your child has two normal stools, not exceeding 7 days. Please consult your doctor for any further information.u003cbr>| Q. Is Zedott 100mg Capsule a novel anti-diarrheal?::: Zedott 100mg Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.| Q. Is Zedott 100mg Capsule is over the counter (OTC) medicine?::: Zedott 100mg Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.| Q. Does Zedott 100mg Capsule reduce stool output? ::: Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.| Q. Can Zedott 100mg Capsule be used alone?::: It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

How It Works

Zedott 100mg Capsule has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.

Marketer Details

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

Reference

Racecadotril. Vernouillet: SOPHARTEX; revised Jul. 2015. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.31226.latest.pdf | Racecadotril. Ireland: Bioprojet Europe Ltd.; 2011 [revised 16 Jul. 2015]. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2018] (online) Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/31232 | Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs