Dotril 100mg Capsule

Let us guide you through the essential information about Dotril 100mg Capsule. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Dotril 100mg Capsule.

MRP: ₹ 100
Packing: 10.0 capsules in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Racecadotril (100mg)
Brand: Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Uses: Diarrhea

Description

Dotril 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea
It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures
This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea
Dotril 100mg Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
It is important to Take Dotril 100mg Capsule 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 Dotril 100mg Capsule 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Dotril 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dotril 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Dotril 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dotril 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Dotril 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Driving:	SAFE: Dotril 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Dotril 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Dotril 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dotril 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Enkephalinase Inhibitors
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives