Radot 10 DT Tablet
Manufacturer
West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Salt Composition
Racecadotril (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Radot 10 DT Tablet is a medicine used to treat acute diarrhea in infants and children, reducing the amount of water and salts lost in stools.
Dosage Form
Tablet DT
Introduction
Radot 10 DT Tablet 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.
Directions for Use
Radot 10 DT Tablet 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.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
How it works
Radot 10 DT Tablet 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
Use Radot 10 DT Tablet with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss Do not use Radot 10 DT Tablet if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever Do not take Radot 10 DT Tablet for more than 7 days unless advised otherwise Do not mix Radot 10 DT Tablet with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine Do not give Radot 10 DT Tablet if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting Do not give Radot 10 DT Tablet if your child is less than 3 months of age
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Radot 10 DT Tablet take to work?
Treatment with Radot 10 DT Tablet 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 your 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.
My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Radot 10 DT Tablet?
Radot 10 DT Tablet usually does not enter the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. However, 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. Therefore, consult your child’s doctor before giving Radot 10 DT Tablet in such a condition.
My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Radot 10 DT Tablet to my child?
No, children having intolerance to dairy products and milk are advised not to take this medicine as it contains lactose.
My child is passing watery stools mixed with blood and is also suffering from fever. Is Radot 10 DT Tablet the right choice of treatment?
No, do not give Radot 10 DT Tablet 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.
My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Radot 10 DT Tablet?
The use of Radot 10 DT Tablet 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.
What all other medicines should my child avoid while taking Radot 10 DT Tablet?
Although Radot 10 DT Tablet 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.
