Zedott 100mg Capsule
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 capsules in 1 strip
233.00

USED FOR:
Diarrhoea

COMPOSITION:
Racecadotril (100mg)

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 Zedott 100mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Zedott 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
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.

CAUTION
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.

Racecadotril   100mg

Uses of Zedott Capsule
Zedott 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of diarrhoeaIt is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.

How to use Zedott Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zedott 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Zedott Capsule 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.

Side Effects:

Common Vomiting, Fever.

Expert advice for Zedott Capsule
Zedott should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. Don't use Zedott, 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 Zedott, if you have uncontrolled vomiting. Don't use Zedott in children less than 3 months. Not approved for adult and children above 13 years. Zedott 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 Zedott seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

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

Q. How long should Zedott be used?
Take Zedott 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 Zedott be used in adults?
No, it should be used in children less than 13 years.

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

Q. Is Zedott is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Zedott 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 reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.

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

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