Alflora 30mg Tablet DT
Manufacturer
Innovative Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition
Racecadotril (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Alflora 30mg Tablet DT is a medicine used to treat acute diarrhea in infants and children. It reduces the amount of water and salts lost in the stools.
Dosage Form
Tablet DT
Introduction
Alflora 30mg Tablet DT 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 Alflora 30mg Tablet DT 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Alflora 30mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alflora 30mg Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Alflora 30mg Tablet DT during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Alflora 30mg Tablet DT during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Alflora 30mg Tablet DT 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.
Quick Tips
Alflora 30mg Tablet DT should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss. Do not use Alflora 30mg Tablet DT if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever. Do not mix Alflora 30mg Tablet DT along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm. Do not give Alflora 30mg Tablet DT if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed. Do not give Alflora 30mg Tablet DT if your child is less than 3 months of age.
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