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Siotril 100mg Tablet
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About Siotril Products
Uses of Siotril Products
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
Siotril Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Siotril are Vomiting, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache.
How Siotril 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 Siotril Products
- Siotril should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Siotril, 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 Siotril, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Siotril should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Siotril, 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 Siotril, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Don't use Siotril in children less than 3 months.
- Siotril 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 Siotril Products
Frequently asked questions about Siotril Products
Q. What is Siotril 100mg Tablet used for?
Siotril 100mg Tablet 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 Siotril 100mg Tablet help in diarrhea?
Siotril 100mg Tablet 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 Siotril 100mg Tablet?
Yes. Siotril 100mg Tablet does not replace oral rehydration therapy. Adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement remains essential, especially in cases of dehydration.
Q. When should Siotril 100mg Tablet not be used?
Siotril 100mg Tablet 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.