Cadotril 15mg Sachet

Cadotril 15mg Sachet 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.

Give Cadotril 15mg Sachet to your child orally either before or after food, preferably in addition to ORS (oral rehydration solution). Usually, it is given three times a day, but this dose will vary depending upon the child's body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Cadotril 15mg Sachet, repeat the same dose once your child feels better. Along with taking this medicine, your child needs to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy balanced diet.

This medicine may cause some minor and short-term side effects such as headache, skin rash, and constipation. These episodes are temporary and subside on their own once the child's body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child's doctor without any delay.

Your child's doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child's overall treatment.

• Treatment of Diarrhea

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.

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 Lomorid

• Skin rash
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• General discomfort
• Headache

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cadotril 15mg Sachet is to be taken with food.

Cadotril 15mg Sachet 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.

• Cadotril 15mg Sachet 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 Cadotril 15mg Sachet, if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
• Cadotril 15mg Sachet is not recommended to be taken more than 7 days unless advised otherwise.
• Do not mix Cadotril 15mg Sachet along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
• Do not give Cadotril 15mg Sachet if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.
• Do not give Cadotril 15mg Sachet if your child is less than 3 months of age.

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