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Exdara 15gm Powder
sachet of 1 gm Powder
MRP₹7.41
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About Exdara Products
Uses of Exdara Products
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
Exdara Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Exdara are Vomiting, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache.
How Exdara Products work
Racecadotril 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.
In Depth Information for Exdara Products
- Exdara should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Exdara, 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 Exdara, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Exdara should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Exdara, 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 Exdara, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Don't use Exdara in children less than 3 months.
- Exdara 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.
Patient Concerns about Exdara Products
Frequently asked questions about Exdara Products
Q. What is Exdara 15gm Powder used for?
Exdara 15gm Powder is used for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults. It is given as an add-on to dietary measures and oral rehydration, not as a replacement for them.
Q. How does Exdara 15gm Powder help in diarrhea?
Exdara 15gm Powder helps reduce excess fluid loss from the intestines during acute diarrhoea. It decreases intestinal secretion of water and electrolytes, which helps control loose stools without slowing down normal bowel movement.
Q. Is oral rehydration still needed while taking Exdara 15gm Powder?
Yes. Exdara 15gm Powder does not replace oral rehydration therapy. Adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement remains essential, especially in cases of dehydration.
Q. When should Exdara 15gm Powder not be used?
Exdara 15gm Powder should not be used if diarrhea is accompanied by blood in stools or fever, or if the diarrhea is related to antibiotic use. It is also not intended for chronic diarrhea.