Moredot 100mg 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.

Moredot 100mg 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 of Moredot Capsule

Diarrhea

Side effects of Moredot Capsule

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

Common side effects of Moredot

Vomiting
Dizziness
General discomfort
Headache

How to use Moredot Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Moredot 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Moredot Capsule works

Moredot 100mg Capsule 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

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Moredot 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Moredot 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Moredot 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Moredot 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Moredot 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Moredot 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Moredot 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Moredot 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moredot 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Moredot Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Moredot 100mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Moredot 100mg Capsule should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Moredot 100mg Capsule, 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 Moredot 100mg Capsule, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Moredot 100mg Capsule should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Moredot 100mg Capsule, 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 Moredot 100mg Capsule, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Don't use Moredot 100mg Capsule in children less than 3 months.
Moredot 100mg Capsule 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

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Enkephalinase Inhibitors

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

My stomach problems for nearly two months in the daytime, affecting five to six times to go to the toilet.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea

Dear My son PATIENT suffering from diarrhea everytime after 1 month he got diarrhea, what is the substitute for his diarrhea how ut can cure please help me

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment

FAQs

Are any interactions of Moredot 100mg Capsule seen with other medicine?

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

How does Moredot 100mg Capsule work?

Moredot 100mg 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 Moredot 100mg Capsule differ from loperamide?

Moredot 100mg Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

How long should Moredot 100mg Capsule be used?

Take Moredot 100mg 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 Moredot 100mg Capsule a novel anti-diarrheal?

Moredot 100mg Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Is Moredot 100mg Capsule is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

Moredot 100mg Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

Does Moredot 100mg Capsule reduce stool output?

Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Can Moredot 100mg Capsule be used alone?

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

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