ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET is used in the treatment of diarrhea. The detailed uses of ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET are as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Treatment of Acute Diarrhea: ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET helps manage sudden diarrhea that lasts for less than two weeks by reducing fluid loss from the intestines.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Supportive Therapy: ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET 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: ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhea.&lt;br/&gt;

Medicinal Benefits:

ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET 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). ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET should be used along with dietary measures and abundant liquid intake and administered as a complementary treatment when diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET 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 ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET?

ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET 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 ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET work?

ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET 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 ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET for longer durations?

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET for 7 days. Do not take ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.

Does ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET help in rehydration?

Although ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. ZOMATRIL 100MG DT TABLET 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.