Welblock 100mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Welblock 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.
Welblock 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.
Welblock 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.
Uses of Welblock Tablet
Side effects of Welblock Tablet
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 Welblock
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- General discomfort
- Headache
How to use Welblock Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Welblock 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Welblock Tablet works
Welblock 100mg Tablet 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 Welblock 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Welblock 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Welblock 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Welblock 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Welblock 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Welblock 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Welblock 100mg Tablet should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Use of Welblock 100mg Tablet should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Welblock 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Welblock 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Welblock Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Welblock 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Welblock 100mg Tablet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Welblock 100mg Tablet, 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 Welblock 100mg Tablet, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Welblock 100mg Tablet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Welblock 100mg Tablet, 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 Welblock 100mg Tablet, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Don't use Welblock 100mg Tablet in children less than 3 months.
- Welblock 100mg Tablet 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 Welblock 100mg Tablet seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
How does Welblock 100mg Tablet work?
Welblock 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.
How does Welblock 100mg Tablet differ from loperamide?
Welblock 100mg Tablet does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
How long should Welblock 100mg Tablet be used?
Take Welblock 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>
Is Welblock 100mg Tablet a novel anti-diarrheal?
Welblock 100mg Tablet is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Is Welblock 100mg Tablet is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Welblock 100mg Tablet is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Does Welblock 100mg Tablet reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Can Welblock 100mg Tablet be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
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