Leedot 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea. It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures. This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea.

Leedot 100mg Capsule treats acute diarrhoea.

Uses of Leedot Capsule

Treatment of Diarrhea

Benefits of Leedot Capsule

In Treatment of Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Leedot Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Leedot

Vomiting
Dizziness
General discomfort
Headache

How to use Leedot Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Leedot 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leedot 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Leedot 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Leedot 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Leedot 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Leedot 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Leedot 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Leedot 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Leedot 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Leedot 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Leedot 100mg Capsule should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Leedot 100mg Capsule, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Don't use Leedot 100mg Capsule, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Enkephalinase inhibitor

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

My stomach problems for nearly two months in the daytime, affecting five to six times to go to the toilet.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea

Dear My son PATIENT suffering from diarrhea everytime after 1 month he got diarrhea, what is the substitute for his diarrhea how ut can cure please help me

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment

FAQs

Are any interactions of Leedot 100mg Capsule seen with other medicine?

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

How does Leedot 100mg Capsule work?

Leedot 100mg Capsule works by reducding the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.

How does Leedot 100mg Capsule differ from loperamide?

Leedot 100mg Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

How long should Leedot 100mg Capsule be used?

Take Leedot 100mg Capsule only for a duration as advised by your doctor. It is also suggested to be taken until your child has two normal stools, not exceeding 7 days. Please consult your doctor for any further information.<br>

Is Leedot 100mg Capsule a novel anti-diarrheal?

Leedot 100mg Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Is Leedot 100mg Capsule is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

Leedot 100mg Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

Does Leedot 100mg Capsule reduce stool output?

Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Can Leedot 100mg Capsule be used alone?

It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

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