Rectrol 100mg Tablet 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.
Rectrol 100mg Tablet 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.
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
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rectrol 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rectrol 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rectrol 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Rectrol 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rectrol 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rectrol 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Employ of Rectrol 100mg Tablet should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rectrol 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rectrol 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Are any interactions of Rectrol 100mg Tablet seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. How does Rectrol 100mg Tablet work?
Rectrol 100mg Tablet 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.
Q. How does Rectrol 100mg Tablet differ from loperamide?
Rectrol 100mg Tablet does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Q. How long should Rectrol 100mg Tablet be used?
Take Rectrol 100mg Tablet 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>
Q. Is Rectrol 100mg Tablet a novel anti-diarrheal?
Rectrol 100mg Tablet is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Q. Is Rectrol 100mg Tablet is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Rectrol 100mg Tablet is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Q. Does Rectrol 100mg Tablet reduce stool output?
Affirmative, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Q. Can Rectrol 100mg Tablet be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
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