Tocotril 100mg Capsule

Short Description

Tocotril 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea, along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Tocotril 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.

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

Tocotril 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 diarrhea.

Tocotril 100mg Capsule should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. Don't use Tocotril 100mg Capsule 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 Tocotril 100mg Capsule if you have uncontrolled vomiting.