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RACECADOTRIL-100MG
ORAL
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

409, Antriksh Bhawan, 22 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001
Other Info - MOR0189

FAQs

Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's works by decreasing the amount of salts (electrolytes) and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby maintaining salt and water balance. Thus, it makes the stools less watery and helps in controlling diarrhoea.
Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's for 7 days. Do not take Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.
Although Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's should be taken along with oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration which occurs due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.
Acute diarrhoea occurs when there is a watery stool at least 3 times per day for at least 14 days. In contrast, Chronic diarrhoea lasts for more than 2-4 weeks.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether pregnant women can take Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's or not.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's does not affect your ability to drive or handle machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's is safe for children over three months of age if prescribed by the doctor.

About Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's

Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's belongs to a group of medications called 'antidiarrheal' used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in adults and infants greater than 3 months of age. Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's can be administered as a complementary treatment when acute diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. Acute diarrhoea occurs when there is a sudden onset of 3 or more loose/watery stools per day for at least 14 days. 
 
Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's contains ‘Racecadotril’ which is a prodrug (inactive form) that gets converted into ‘thiorphan’ (active form) which acts on the epithelium tissues of the small intestine. It helps in decreasing the intestinal hypersecretion (losing) of electrolytes and water induced by the cholera toxin or inflammation. Thus, Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's exerts rapid antidiarrheal action, without changing the duration of intestinal transit (bowel transit time or time of food travel in the digestive tract).
 
Take Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, rash and skin redness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's for 7 days, consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's should not be given to children younger than three months of age. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's

Diarrhoea

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Medicinal Benefits

Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's belongs to group of antidiarrheal medicines called 'oral enkephalinase inhibitors' used to treat symptoms of acute diarrhoea in adults and infants (more than 3 months of age). Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's should be used along with dietary measures and abundant liquid intake and administered as a complementary treatment when diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's is a pro-drug which breaks down into thiorphan (the active form) and works by decreasing the amount of salts and water secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery. Thus it helps in controlling the diarrhoea without interrupting change in bowel movement time. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break the tablet/capsule. Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dropper/dosing syringe provided with the pack. Shake the pack well before each use. Granules/Powder/Sachet: Mix it with water or beverage. Stir well and swallow the total mixture immediately.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in water and consume it.

Side Effects of Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's

  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Skin redness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's for 7 days, consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Moredot-100mg Capsule 10's should not be given to children younger than three months of age. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

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Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Include bland foods such as banana, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce and toast to avoid the aggravation of the digestive system.
  • Avoid eating foods such as milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, caffeinated and carbonated drinks. 
  • Eat fibre rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.

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