Manufacturer: Moraceae Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Racecadotril
Bottle of 30ml Syrup
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Dotmore Z Syrup 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.
Dotmore Z Syrup 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.
Racecadotril is administered by the oral route, is well absorbed from the intestinal tract and is rapidly converted to its active metabolite thiorphan. Peak plasma levels are attained in about an hour and half life of the drug is three hours.
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 Dotmore Z
Vomiting
Dizziness
General discomfort
Headache
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Racecadotril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Information regarding the use of Dotmore Z Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dotmore Z Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Dotmore Z Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Racecadotril (acetorphan) is an oral enkephalinase inhibitor for use in the treatment of acute diarrhoea. By preventing the degradation of endogenous enkephalins, racecadotril reduces hypersecretion of water and electrolytes into the intestinal lumen.
RACECADOTRIL may have interaction with ACE inhibitors- used to treat high blood pressure (captopril, lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, perindopril).
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Dotmore Z Syrup is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dotmore Z Syrup, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dotmore Z Syrup should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Dotmore Z Syrup, 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 Dotmore Z Syrup, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Dotmore Z Syrup is to be taken with food.
Q. Are any interactions of Dotmore Z Syrup seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. How does Dotmore Z Syrup work?
Dotmore Z Syrup 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 Dotmore Z Syrup differ from loperamide?
Dotmore Z Syrup does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Q. How long should Dotmore Z Syrup be used?
Take Dotmore Z Syrup 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 Dotmore Z Syrup a novel anti-diarrheal?
Dotmore Z Syrup is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Q. Is Dotmore Z Syrup is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Dotmore Z Syrup is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Q. Does Dotmore Z Syrup reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Q. Can Dotmore Z Syrup be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
