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Lee Dott Capsule 10.0 capsules in 1 strip

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Lee Dott Capsule is a product of Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Composition: Racecadotril (100mg)

Pack of 10 capsule

149.06

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All Details About Lee Dott Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lee Dott Capsule

Description:

Lee Dott Capsule is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea. It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures. This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea.

Lee Dott Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take this medicine along with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It is also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lee Dott Capsule is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Lee Dott

  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • General discomfort
  • Headache

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lee Dott Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lee Dott Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lee Dott Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Lee Dott Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lee Dott Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lee Dott Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Lee Dott Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lee Dott Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lee Dott Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Are any interactions of Lee Dott Capsule seen with other medicine?

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

How does Lee Dott Capsule work?

Lee Dott Capsule works by reducding the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.

How does Lee Dott Capsule differ from loperamide?

Lee Dott Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

How long should Lee Dott Capsule be used?

Take Lee Dott Capsule only for a duration as advised by your doctor. It is also suggested to be taken until your child has two normal stools, not exceeding 7 days. Please consult your doctor for any further information.<br>

Is Lee Dott Capsule a novel anti-diarrheal?

Lee Dott Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Is Lee Dott Capsule is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

Lee Dott Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

Does Lee Dott Capsule reduce stool output?

Affirmative, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Can Lee Dott Capsule be used alone?

It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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