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Pedidot is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Powder. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diarrhoea.
The correct dosage of Pedidot depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Pedidot include Nausea or vomiting, Fever. While these are the most often observed Pedidot side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Pedidot are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Pedidot has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pedidot related warnings talks about Pedidot's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pedidot can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pedidot in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease.
Drug interactions for Pedidot have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pedidot is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pedidot is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Pedidot safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Pedidot. If you are pregnant, do not take Pedidot without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pedidot safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Pedidot. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pedidot on the Kidneys?
Pedidot may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pedidot on the Liver?
Side effects of Pedidot rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pedidot on the Heart?
You can take Pedidot without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pedidot unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pedidot habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pedidot is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pedidot you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pedidot should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pedidot is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pedidot
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pedidot, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pedidot
Information about the interaction of Pedidot and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 685-686
