AD 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.
AD 100mg Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is either in tablet form or used as sachet. It is important to take this medicine along with oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
Uses of AD Capsule
Diarrhea
Side effects of AD 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 AD
Vomiting
Fever
How to use AD Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. AD 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How AD Capsule works
AD 100mg Capsule has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with AD 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AD 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AD 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
AD 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
AD 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AD 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of AD 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
AD 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AD 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take AD Capsule?
If you miss a dose of AD 100mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
