Dyslock 100mg Tablet 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.
Dyslock 100mg Tablet 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.
Dyslock 100mg Tablet helps reduce excessive water loss in diarrhea without affecting normal bowel movement. It provides quick relief by controlling fluid secretion, helping to restore balance and prevent dehydration.
Side effects of Dyslock Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dyslock
General discomfort
Headache
Vomiting
Dizziness
How to use Dyslock Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dyslock 100mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Dyslock Tablet works
Dyslock 100mg Tablet 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 diarrhoea.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dyslock 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dyslock 100mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Dyslock 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Dyslock 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dyslock 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Use of Dyslock 100mg Tablet should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Dyslock 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Dyslock Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dyslock 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Dyslock 100mg Tablet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Dyslock 100mg Tablet, 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 Dyslock 100mg Tablet, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Dyslock 100mg Tablet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Dyslock 100mg Tablet, 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 Dyslock 100mg Tablet, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Don't use Dyslock 100mg Tablet in children less than 3 months.
Dyslock 100mg Tablet sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.
Not approved for adult and children above 13 years.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N- acyl- alpha amino acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Enkephalinase Inhibitors
Patient concerns
Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again
norflox tz twice daily for 3 days and paracetamol 500 mg thrice daily after food for 3 days and omez d 20mg twice daily for 5 days before foodalso give 2-3 sachets of electrol powder daily till 3-4 days
Are any interactions of Dyslock 100mg Tablet seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
How does Dyslock 100mg Tablet work?
Dyslock 100mg Tablet works by reducding the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.
How does Dyslock 100mg Tablet differ from loperamide?
Dyslock 100mg Tablet does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
How long should Dyslock 100mg Tablet be used?
Take Dyslock 100mg Tablet only for a duration as advised by your doctor. It is also suggested to be taken until your child has two normal stools, not exceeding 7 days. Please consult your doctor for any further information.<br>
Is Dyslock 100mg Tablet a novel anti-diarrheal?
Dyslock 100mg Tablet is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Is Dyslock 100mg Tablet is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Dyslock 100mg Tablet is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Does Dyslock 100mg Tablet reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Can Dyslock 100mg Tablet be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
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References
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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