Welblock
Welblock Products are primarily used for
Diarrhea
About Welblock Products
Uses of Welblock Products
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
Welblock Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Welblock are Vomiting, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache.
How Welblock 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 Welblock Products
Frequently asked questions about Welblock Products
Frequently asked questions about Racecadotril
Q. Are any interactions of Welblock 100mg Tablet seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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>
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. Does Welblock 100mg Tablet reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Q. Can Welblock 100mg Tablet be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).