Anadot Capsule 10's used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Anadot Capsule 10's are as follows:<ul><li>Diarrhoea: Anadot Capsule 10's is commonly prescribed to treat acute diarrhoea, by providing symptomatic relief.</li><li>Rehydration: Anadot Capsule 10's helps in rehydration by reducing the frequency and amount of stool output, thereby minimising the loss of water and essential salts (electrolytes) from the body. This helps maintain fluid balance and supports the body's natural hydration processes.</li><li>Reduction of Gastrointestinal Secretions: Anadot Capsule 10's works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhoea.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Anadot Capsule 10's belongs to antidiarrheal medicines called 'oral enkephalinase inhibitors' used to treat symptoms of acute diarrhoea in adults and infants (more than 3 months of age). Anadot 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. Anadot 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.

FAQs

What is the use of Anadot Capsule 10's?

Anadot Capsule 10's is used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in adults and infants greater than 3 months of age. It can be used as a complementary treatment when acute diarrhoea cannot be treated casually.

How does Anadot Capsule 10's work?

Anadot 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.

Can I take Anadot Capsule 10's for longer durations?

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Anadot Capsule 10's for 7 days. Do not take Anadot Capsule 10's for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.

Does Anadot Capsule 10's help in rehydration?

Although Anadot Capsule 10's helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. Anadot Capsule 10's should be taken along with oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration which occurs due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.

What is the difference between acute diahorrea and chronic diahorrea?

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.