Zedott 30 DT Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Zedott 30 DT Tablet is a commonly prescribed medicine for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in infants and children. This medicine is usually given when diarrhea cannot be treated effectively with fluids and dietary measures. It reduces the amount of water and salts that are lost in the stools.
Zedott 30 DT Tablet treats acute diarrhoea.
Zedott 30 DT Tablet treats acute diarrhoea.
Uses of Zedott 30 DT Tablet in children
Benefits of Zedott 30 DT Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Zedott 30 DT Tablet in children
Zedott 30 DT Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Zedott
- Skin rash
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- General discomfort
- Headache
How can I give Zedott 30 DT Tablet to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Zedott 30 DT Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Zedott Tablet DT works
Zedott 30 DT Tablet has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to replenish the amount of fluids lost from the body in diarrhea.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Zedott 30 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zedott 30 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zedott 30 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zedott 30 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Zedott 30 DT Tablet to my child?
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
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Quick tips
- Zedott 30 DT Tablet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss.
- Do not use Zedott 30 DT Tablet, if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
- Zedott 30 DT Tablet is not recommended to be taken more than 7 days unless advised otherwise.
- Do not mix Zedott 30 DT Tablet along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
- Do not give Zedott 30 DT Tablet if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.
- Do not give Zedott 30 DT Tablet if your child is less than 3 months of age.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Enkephalinase inhibitor
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Zedott 30 DT Tablet
Thrice A Day
44%
Twice A Day
44%
Once A Day
12%
FAQs
How long does Zedott 30 DT Tablet take to work?
Treatment with Zedott 30 DT Tablet should be continued until two normal stools are passed. However, if the diarrhea does not get better after seven days of treatment you must talk to the doctor. Make sure neither to extend nor to stop the treatment by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor. Doing so may have side effects or may lead to a recurrence of symptoms.
My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Zedott 30 DT Tablet?
Usually, Zedott 30 DT Tablet does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. But, since children below the age of 2 have underdeveloped membranes, there could be a chance of the medicine entering the brain and causing side effects. So, consult your child’s doctor before giving Zedott 30 DT Tablet in such a condition.
My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Zedott 30 DT Tablet to my child?
No, children having intolerance to dairy products and milk are advised not to take this medicine as it contains lactose.
My child is passing watery stools mixed with blood and is also suffering from fever. Is Zedott 30 DT Tablet the right choice of treatment?
No, do not give Zedott 30 DT Tablet if your child is passing stools mixed with blood or pus along with having a high body temperature (fever). These symptoms are indicative of some underlying pathology (infection) and may require some other line of treatment.
My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Zedott 30 DT Tablet?
The use of Zedott 30 DT Tablet in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child for long-term diarrhea.
What all other medicines should my child avoid while taking Zedott 30 DT Tablet?
Although Zedott 30 DT Tablet is not known to cause any interaction with other medicines, you should inform the doctor if your child is taking any medicine. It is best to narrate the complete medical history of your child as this will help the doctor understand your child’s needs better.
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