Santolac R Sachet

Santolac R Sachet contains three medicines. It helps relieve the symptoms of acute diarrhea in infants and children. Santolac R Sachet reduces the amount of water and salts that are lost in the stools. This medicine is usually given when fluids and dietary measures fail to prove effective against the symptoms of diarrhea.

Give Santolac R 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 Santolac R 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 refers to the passing of loose, watery stools three or more times a day due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. It may also occur as a result of prolonged intake of antibiotics (Antibiotic-induced diarrhea). Santolac R Sachet reduces the excessive secretion of water and electrolytes and helps replenish the lost fluids and salts. It also helps treat loose stools and prevents abdominal distension or flatulence. The presence of probiotics in Santolac R Sachet helps to replenish the gut flora (good bacteria) and renders relief.

Your child needs to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Also, ensure that your child drinks plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.

Santolac R Sachet 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 Plus

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

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Santolac R Sachet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Santolac R Sachet contains three active ingredients: Racecadotril, Saccharomyces boulardii, and Lactobacillus. Racecadotril has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to replenish the fluids lost from the body due to diarrhea. Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacillus are probiotics. Both of them promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut, improving gut health and preventing intestinal infection.

• Santolac R 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 Santolac R 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.
• Santolac R Sachet is not recommended to be taken more than 7 days unless advised otherwise.
• Do not mix Santolac R Sachet along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
• Do not give Santolac R Sachet if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.
• Do not give Santolac R Sachet if your child is less than 3 months of age.

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