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Zedott 30 MG Sachet

Manufactured byTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsRacecadotril
Description
Zedott 30 MG Sachet is an antidiarrhoeal medicine. It is used for the treatment of acute diarrhoea (loose and watery stools) in infants (older than three months) and in children. It works by reducing the secretion of salts and water from the intestine. Thus, it helps in controlling diarrhoea. Zedott 30 MG Sachet can cause side effects like skin rash, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or become worse. Avoid giving this medicine to your child if he/she is allergic to it. Zedott 30 MG Sachet may be given with or without food. The dose and duration of the treatment will be decided by your child's doctor based on the severity of the condition. Give this medicine to your child at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in your child's body. Do not stop giving this medicine without consulting your doctor as your child's condition may become worse. Zedott 30 MG Sachet may not be suitable for everyone. Inform your doctor about your child's current medications and pre-existing medical conditions. This may help your child's doctor to adjust the dose and avoid side effects.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Zedott 30 MG Sachet

Normet-R 30 MG Sachet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Zedott 30 MG Sachet

  • Tonsilitis
  • Skin rash
  • Swelling of face and lips
  • Headache
  • Hives and redness of skin
  • Itching

Uses of Zedott 30 MG Sachet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Diarrhoea
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Zedott 30 MG Sachet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Zedott 30 MG Sachet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Zedott 30 MG Sachet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not meant for use by pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not meant for use by breastfeeding women.

Allergy

Avoid giving Zedott 30 MG Sachet to your child if he/she is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not meant for use by pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not meant for use by breastfeeding women.
General warnings

Severe diarrhoea

Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not effective if your child has severe diarrhoea and/or antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (loose and watery stools caused due to the use of antibiotics).

Use in children

Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not recommended in infants less than three months as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established

Kidney impairment

Due to the lack of safety data, Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not recommended for use if your child has kidney problems.

Liver impairment

Due to the lack of safety data, Zedott 30 MG Sachet is not recommended for use if your child has liver problems.

Severe vomiting

Zedott 30 MG Sachet may not get absorbed completely into the blood if your child has severe vomiting, thus making this medicine less effective. Therefore, consult your doctor before giving this medicine to your child if he/she has severe vomiting.

Skin reactions

Zedott 30 MG Sachet may cause mild to moderate skin reactions in some cases. The treatment should be discontinued if any symptoms of skin rash like redness and blisters appear.

Other medicines

Zedott 30 MG Sachet may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform the doctor about all your child's current medications, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Give the missed dose of Zedott 30 MG Sachet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Zedott 30 MG Sachet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Give Zedott 30 MG Sachet to your child as instructed by the doctor. Add a sufficient amount of water and stir well before giving this medicine to your child. Do not give Zedott 30 MG Sachet in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Give this medicine for the recommended duration. Do not discontinue this medication abruptly without consulting the doctor, as your child's condition may become worse. Give sufficient liquid and follow usual dietary measures to control diarrhoea along with this medicine. Keep Zedott 30 MG Sachet away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly. Zedott 30 MG Sachet can cause skin rashes in some cases. Consult the doctor if you notice any symptoms of skin rash like itching, redness, blisters, etc.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Zedott 30 MG Sachet by reducing the secretion of salts and water from the intestine. Thus, it helps in controlling diarrhoea.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Antidiarrheals

Schedule

Schedule H
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