Podot Paediatric Suspension belongs to a group of medications called 'antidiarrheal', used to treat acute (short-term) diarrhoea in infants and children over 3 months of age. Acute diarrhoea occurs suddenly and lasts for a short while.

Podot Paediatric Suspension contains 'Racecadotril', a prodrug (inactive form) that gets converted into 'thiorphan' (active form). This reduces the watery secretions produced by the intestine. It helps decrease the loss of fluid from the body, thus reducing the symptoms of diarrhoea and the risk of dehydration.

In some cases, Podot Paediatric Suspension may cause side effects such as inflammation of the tonsils, rash, and erythema (skin redness). If the side effects persist or worsen, you are advised to talk to the doctor.

Let the doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in Podot Paediatric Suspension. Keep the doctor informed about your child's health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Podot Paediatric Suspension used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Podot Paediatric Suspension are as follows:

• Diarrhoea: Podot Paediatric Suspension is commonly prescribed to treat acute diarrhoea in infants and children, providing symptomatic relief.
• Rehydration: Podot Paediatric Suspension 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: Podot Paediatric Suspension works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhoea.

• Podot Paediatric Suspension can be administered with or without food as directed by the doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Administer the prescribed dose to the child using the measuring cup/dosing syringe. • Shake well before use.

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

Do not give Podot Paediatric Suspension 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.