Radot 10 DT Tablet

Radot 10 DT Tablet used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Radot 10 DT Tablet are as follows:

• Diarrhoea: Radot 10 DT Tablet is commonly prescribed to treat acute diarrhoea, by providing symptomatic relief.
• Rehydration: Radot 10 DT Tablet 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.
• Reduction of Gastrointestinal Secretions: Radot 10 DT Tablet works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhoea.

Radot 10 DT Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'antidiarrheal' used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in infants and children over 3 months of age. Radot 10 DT Tablet contains 'Racecadotril', a prodrug (inactive form) that gets converted into 'thiorphan' (active form), which reduces the watery secretions produced by the intestine. It helps in decreasing the loss of fluid from the body, thus reducing the symptoms of diarrhoea and the risk of dehydration.

• Radot 10 DT Tablet can be administered with or without food as advised by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• It should be given as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush or break it.

• Give the child plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Include bland foods such as bananas, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce and toast to avoid aggravating of the digestive system.
• Avoid giving the child foods such as spicy foods, processed foods, caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
• Include fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.

Do not give Radot 10 DT Tablet to the child if they are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if your child is below 3 months or 7kgs, if the child has a fever and blood/pus in the stool, chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, the child has more than 6 liquid stools per day or has diarrhoea accompanied by weight loss; the child is suffering from impaired kidney or liver function, prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting, or diabetes. Let the doctor know if your child is on any other medications, including herbal products or vitamin/mineral supplements.