Zedott 30 DT Tablet
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Racecadotril (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Zedott 30 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
Zedott 30 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
Zedott 30 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.
How it works
Zedott 30 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 Zedott 30 DT Tablet 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 Zedott 30 DT Tablet if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever. Do not take Zedott 30 DT Tablet for more than 7 days unless advised otherwise. Do not mix Zedott 30 DT Tablet along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm. Do not give Zedott 30 DT Tablet if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting. Do not give Zedott 30 DT Tablet if your child is less than 3 months of age.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Zedott 30 DT Tablet take to work?
Treatment with Zedott 30 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 Zedott 30 DT Tablet?
Usually, Zedott 30 DT Tablet does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. However, since children below the age of two 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 Zedott 30 DT Tablet in such a condition.
My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Zedott 30 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 Zedott 30 DT Tablet the right choice of treatment?
No, do not give Zedott 30 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 Zedott 30 DT Tablet?
The use of Zedott 30 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 Zedott 30 DT Tablet?
Although Zedott 30 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.
