AD 10mg Tablet DT
Hetero Drugs Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet dt in 1 strip
40.00

USED FOR:
Diarrhoea

COMPOSITION:
Racecadotril (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of AD 10mg Tablet DT during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

AD 10mg Tablet DT does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

AD 10mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AD 10mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of AD 10mg Tablet DT should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

AD 10mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AD 10mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Racecadotril   10mg

Uses of AD Tablet DT
AD 10mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of diarrhoeaIt is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.

How to use AD Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. AD 10mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.

How AD Tablet DT works
AD 10mg Tablet DT 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.

Side Effects:

Common Vomiting, Fever.

Expert advice for AD Tablet DT
Ad should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. Don't use Ad, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment. Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Don't use Ad, if you have uncontrolled vomiting. Don't use Ad in children less than 3 months. Not approved for adult and children above 13 years. Ad sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are any interactions of Ad seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

Q. How does Ad work?
Ad 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 Ad differ from loperamide?
Ad does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

Q. How long should Ad be used?
Take Ad 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.

Q. Can Ad be used in adults?
No, it should be used in children less than 13 years.

Q. Is Ad a novel anti-diarrheal?
Ad is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Q. Is Ad is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Ad is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

Q. Does Ad reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Q. Can Ad be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

Q. Is Ad used for loose motion?
Yes. Ad is used for the treatment of loose motion in children over three months of age. Don't use Ad, if the child has fever, blood or pus in the stools.