Cadotril Capsule is used in the treatment of diarrhea. The detailed uses of Cadotril Capsule are as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Treatment of Acute Diarrhea: Cadotril Capsule helps manage sudden diarrhea that lasts for less than two weeks by reducing fluid loss from the intestines.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Supportive Therapy: Cadotril Capsule is often used alongside oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to ensure adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement during diarrhea.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Reduction of Gastrointestinal Secretions: Cadotril Capsule works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhea.&lt;br/&gt;

Medicinal Benefits:

Cadotril Capsule 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). Cadotril Capsule should be used along with dietary measures and abundant liquid intake and administered as a complementary treatment when diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. Cadotril Capsule 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 Cadotril Capsule ?

Cadotril Capsule 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 Cadotril Capsule work?

Cadotril Capsule 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 Cadotril Capsule for longer durations?

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

Does Cadotril Capsule help in rehydration?

Although Cadotril Capsule helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. Cadotril Capsule 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.