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Andial Information

Andial is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Liquid. It is typically used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. The alternative uses of Andial have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Andial. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Andial have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Andial are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Andial is Mild for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Andial related warnings talks about Andial's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Andial can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Andial in conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Andial contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Andial have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Andial is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Andial Benefits & Uses
Andial Dosage & How to Take
Andial Side Effects
Andial Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Andial with Other Drugs
Andial Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Andial
Andial Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Andial Benefits & Uses

Andial is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Other Benefits

Bowel Incontinence

Andial Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 4 mg orally after the first loose stool, then 2 mg orally after each unformed stool
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 4 mg orally after the first loose stool, then 2 mg orally after each unformed stool
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 4 mg orally after the first loose stool, then 2 mg orally after each unformed stool

Andial Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Andial is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Allergic reaction

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dry Mouth
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Dyspepsia

Andial Related Warnings

Is the use of Andial safe for pregnant women?

Andial has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Andial safe during breastfeeding?

Andial should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Andial on the Kidneys?

Andial rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Andial on the Liver?

Andial is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Andial on the Heart?

Andial may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Andial with Other Drugs

Andial should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Diltiazem

Erythromycin

Moderate

Codeine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Andial Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Andial unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Fever
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Andial

Is this Andial habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Andial has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Andial you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Andial is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Andial in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Andial Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Andial

There is no information on the effects of taking Andial with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Andial

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Andial.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Andial

Question about 6 years ago

How does Andial work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Andial contains loperamide. It works by slowing down the movement of bowel in the intestine which lowers the fecal volume and increases its viscosity. This also allows better absorption of salts and water in the body. Hence in this way Andial provides relief from diarrhea.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Andial cause weight lose?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Andial may cause weight loss in few cases. It is presumed that weight loss occurs due to decreased food intake caused by loss of appetite. However, if you experience excessive weight loss after taking this medicine then your advice your doctor immediately and follow his/her instruction.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Andial cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Andial may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, f you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Andial with omeprazole?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Andial can be taken with omeprazole. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Andial along with omeprazole then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Andial on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Andial should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.