Podot Oral Suspension 60.0 ml in 1 bottle

All Details About Podot Oral Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Podot Oral Suspension

Description:

Podot Oral Suspension 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.

Podot Oral Suspension 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:

Diarrhea

Directions For Use:

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. Podot Oral Suspension should be taken with or after 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 Podot

General discomfort
Headache
Vomiting
Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Podot Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Podot Oral Suspension is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Podot Oral Suspension is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Podot Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Podot Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Podot Oral Suspension should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Podot Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Are any interactions of Podot Oral Suspension seen with other medicine?

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

How does Podot Oral Suspension work?

Podot Oral Suspension 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 Podot Oral Suspension differ from loperamide?

Podot Oral Suspension does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

How long should Podot Oral Suspension be used?

Take Podot Oral Suspension 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 Podot Oral Suspension a novel anti-diarrheal?

Podot Oral Suspension is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Is Podot Oral Suspension is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

Podot Oral Suspension is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

Does Podot Oral Suspension reduce stool output?

Affirmative, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Can Podot Oral Suspension be used alone?

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

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

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

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