Siotril
Siotril Products are primarily used for
Diarrhea
About Siotril Products
Uses of Siotril Products
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
Siotril Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Siotril are Vomiting, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache.
How Siotril Products work
Racecadotril 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.
Patient Concerns about Siotril Products
Frequently asked questions about Siotril Products
Frequently asked questions about Racecadotril
Q. Are any interactions of Siotril 100mg Tablet seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. How does Siotril 100mg Tablet work?
Siotril 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 Siotril 100mg Tablet differ from loperamide?
Siotril 100mg Tablet does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Q. How long should Siotril 100mg Tablet be used?
Take Siotril 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 Siotril 100mg Tablet a novel anti-diarrheal?
Siotril 100mg Tablet is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Q. Is Siotril 100mg Tablet is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Siotril 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 Siotril 100mg Tablet reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Q. Can Siotril 100mg Tablet be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).