Exdara 15gm Powder
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Exdara 15gm Powder 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.
Exdara 15gm Powder 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.
Exdara 15gm Powder 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 of Exdara 15gm Powder in children
Side effects of Exdara 15gm Powder in children
Exdara 15gm Powder 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 Exdara
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- General discomfort
- Headache
How can I give Exdara 15gm Powder to my child?
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Exdara 15gm Powder is to be taken with food.
How Exdara Powder works
Exdara 15gm Powder has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Exdara 15gm Powder should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Exdara 15gm Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Exdara 15gm Powder should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Use of Exdara 15gm Powder should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Exdara 15gm Powder should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Exdara 15gm Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Exdara 15gm Powder to my child?
If you miss a dose of Exdara 15gm Powder, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Exdara 15gm Powder should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Exdara 15gm Powder, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
- Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Don't use Exdara 15gm Powder, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Exdara 15gm Powder should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Exdara 15gm Powder, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
- Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Don't use Exdara 15gm Powder, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Don't use Exdara 15gm Powder in children less than 3 months.
- Exdara 15gm Powder sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.
- Not approved for adult and children above 13 years.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Enkephalinase Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Are any interactions of Exdara 15gm Powder seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
How does Exdara 15gm Powder work?
Exdara 15gm Powder 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 Exdara 15gm Powder differ from loperamide?
Exdara 15gm Powder does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
How long should Exdara 15gm Powder be used?
Take Exdara 15gm Powder 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 Exdara 15gm Powder a novel anti-diarrheal?
Exdara 15gm Powder is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Is Exdara 15gm Powder is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Exdara 15gm Powder is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Does Exdara 15gm Powder reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Can Exdara 15gm Powder be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
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