Sestil Ad Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Description
Sestil AD tablet is an anti-diarrhoeal medicine. It is used to treat diarrhoea and works by slowing the contraction of the intestines, thereby slowing the passage of the contents through it. This allows more time for fluid and nutrient reabsorption, making stools more solid and less frequent. Sestil AD tablet contains loperamide as its active ingredient. It has some side effects, such as headache, nausea and constipation.
You can stop taking this medicine once you get relief from diarrhoea. Avoid taking Sestil AD if you have diarrhoea with blood or diarrhoea caused by bacterial infection. Inform the doctor about other medicines that you are taking, before starting with this medicine.
It should not be used for children who are below 9 years of age. You should avoid excess spices, oils and sugars in your food while on this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and water to stay hydrated.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹29.90 |
| You Save | ₹4.08 (12% on MRP) |
| Contains | Loperamide(2.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Diarrhoea |
| Side effects | Nausea, headache, constipation, flatulence |
| Therapy | ANTI-DIARRHOEAL |
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Uses of Sestil Ad 2 MG
Sestil AD tablet is used to treat acute diarrhoea due to food poisoning. It is used to treat acute diarrhoea due to viral infections.
Contraindications of Sestil Ad 2 MG
- If you are allergic to loperamide or other ingredients or Sestil AD tablet or develop an allergy after starting the medicine.
- If you are below 9 years.
- If you suffer from constipation or develops during treatment with the medicine.
- If there is swelling of the stomach during or before treatment, which does not get relieved on its own.
- If you suffer from diarrhoea with blood in your stools or have a high fever.
- If you develop or appear to have symptoms of ulcerative colitis (like stomach pain or cramps, weight loss, fatigue), which is a chronic disease of the gut.
- If you develop diarrhoea due to infection caused by bacteria like Salmonella, Shigella or Campylobacter.
- If you develop diarrhoea caused due to broad-spectrum antibiotics like Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Cephalosporins like Cefixime, Clindamycin, etc.
Side effects of Sestil Ad 2 MG
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Flatulence
Precautions and Warnings of Sestil Ad 2 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Sestil AD tablet during pregnancy?
A:
- There is limited information about the effects of Sestil AD tablets in human pregnancy. Avoid the medicine during pregnancy unless advised by your doctor.
- Before starting the medicine, you must consult the doctor if you are pregnant or may be pregnant or are planning to have a child.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take a Sestil AD tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Loperamide passes into human milk in low amounts. It can reduces intestinal movement, and disrupts the digestion of the baby. Avoid taking during breastfeeding. Consult the doctor before using the medicine.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive after consuming the Sestil AD tablet?
A:
You may experience unconsciousness or reduced levels of consciousness, tiredness, dizziness or drowsiness while on treatment with Sestil AD tablet. Be cautious when driving or avoid driving if you feel unwell or unable to be alert.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol while taking the Sestil AD tablet?
A:
No known interactions are known of Sestil AD tablet with alcohol. Avoid consuming alcohol as it leads to abdominal discomfort.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You suffer from acute diarrhoea, pay keen attention to appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- You suffer from diarrhoea for days, avoid taking Sestil AD medicine endlessly. Instead, get yourself checked as long-term diarrhoea may be a symptom of serious disease.
- You suffer from diarrhoea for more than 48 hours and the Sestil AD tablet does not control it, consult a doctor.
- You have AIDS and suffer from diarrhoea, stop taking tablets at the first sign of stomach distension (bloating and swelling of the belly). The chances of painful constipation and intestinal obstruction are much higher in AIDS patients suffering from intestinal infections....
- You suffer from liver disease, Sestil AD tablet must be used with caution. Watch out for dizziness, drowsiness and mental confusion.
- You suffer from hereditary conditions in which the body cannot handle certain sugars (galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption).
- The medicine must be used cautiously in children and patients on a low-sodium diet.
- The medicine must be discontinued if signs of constipation, stomach distension or stomach pain develop.
- You must not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment as it is associated with increased heart disorders.
Directions for Use of Sestil Ad 2 MG
Sestil AD tablet must be taken as directed by the doctor. Swallow as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine. You must not consume it more than prescribed by the doctor.
Storage and disposal of Sestil Ad 2 MG
- Store Sestil tablets in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Sestil Ad 2 MG
- Sestil Ad tablet is an anti-diarrheal medication used to treat diarrhoea in adults and children above 9 years of age.
- Before starting Sestil Ad, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
- This medicine only treats the symptoms of diarrhoea. When you have diarrhoea, it is recommended to drink enough liquids and stay hydrated along with taking the medicine.
- Sestil Ad may cause dizziness, tiredness or sleepiness. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness. ...
- Headache, nausea and flatulence (gas) can occur as side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve even after completing the entire course of this medicine.
Dosage of Sestil Ad 2 MG
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose are palpitations, difficulty breathing, choking or vomiting while not being fully conscious, coordination abnormality, sleepiness, constipation. If you experience the symptoms or you have taken too much of Sestil AD medicine, contact the doctor or visit the nearest hospital....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking a dose of Sestil AD, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed one....
Mode of Action of Sestil Ad 2 MG
How Does It Work?
Sestil AD tablet acts on the internal intestinal lining (layer) and reduces intestinal movement. The movement of food along the intestine is lower down. This makes way for more water and salts to be absorbed, preventing the loss in an episode of loose stools. It relieves the feeling of the urgency of passing stools. It increases control over defecation (excretion or bowel movement) by increasing the power of the natural control valve of the anus which weakens during acute diarrhoea....
Interactions of Sestil Ad 2 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- If you take Sestil AD tablet with Ritonavir (Anti-HIV medicine), Quinidine (used to treat malaria and for disorders affecting the heart rate), Itraconazole; Ketoconazole, (used to treat fungal infections), Gemfibrozil (used to reduce cholesterol in blood) or with an oral preparation of desmopressin, which is a medicine given for excessive urination, increase the amount of Sestil AD tablet in blood by slowing its breakdown thereby requiring adjustment of doses by the treating physician....
- You must avoid the medicine in combination with medicines known to cause ECG changes e.g. Quinidine (medicines given for malaria and disorders affecting the heart rate), Procainamide, Amiodarone, Sotalol, (medicine given for disorders affecting the heart rate), Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Thioridazine, Ziprasidone, (medicines given for psychosis), Moxifloxacin (an antibiotic), Pentamidine (an antimicrobial) and Methadone (a pain killer)....
- If you are taking one or more of the medicines, it is advisable to inform the physician and confirm whether it is safe to continue or start treatment with Loperamide. Pain killers like Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Tramadol, Fentanyl, and Tapenade, anti-allergy medicines like Hydroxyzine, Promethazine, Phenyltoloxamine, Orphenadrine and Tripelennamine; anti-dizziness medicines like Hyoscine, Dimenhydrinate, certain anti-asthma medicines like oral preparations of Ipratropium, Tiotropium, etc. These medicines decrease the movement of the intestine and cause constipation if used with the Loperamide tablet....
- Inform the physician if you are taking other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid interaction.
Interactions with food items
Avoid excessive spices, oils and sugars in the food consumed until the condition is better.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Alok Nachane
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Sestil ad tablet an antibiotic?
A: No, the Sestil AD tablet is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-diarrhoea medicine. It is used to treat diarrhoea, which has fluid in stools or diarrhoea and takes time to respond. It must never be used without consulting a registered medical practitioner.
Q: How much time does it take for tab Sestil AD to work?
A: It takes about one hour for the first dose of Sestil AD tablet to act along the inner lining of the intestine. Many patients respond to a single dose, but sometimes they may have to take more doses to get relief. The effect of the medicine varies in each individual due to the difference in severity and physiology.
Q: For how long should I take Sestil tablet?
A: Sestil AD table must be taken for the duration, as prescribed by a registered medical practitioner. It must not be used for more than 5-days. If there is no relief even after 5-days it is advisable to consult the treating physician, who will attempt to find other causes of the diarrhoea using specific tests.
Q: Can probiotics be taken along with Sestil AD?
A: Probiotics contain microorganisms that are naturally present in the gut. An episode of diarrhoea leads to the destruction of the natural good microbial flora by the invading organism or antibiotics destroy them. Probiotics help to restore the damaged microbial flora and help in healing. Probiotics are taken along Sestil AD tablet in specific types of diarrhoea. It is advisable to consult the treating physician before starting probiotics along with Sestil AD tablet.
Q: What are Diarrhoea and its cause?
A: Diarrhoea causes a change in consistency and increases in the frequency of stools as compared to normal. It is an indication of some disease. It needs urgent management as there is a loss of excess fluids and salts with an episode of loose stools. It causes as a result of microorganisms that act on the inner lining of intestines and produce substances that affect the movement and reduce the absorption of water and salts from the intestine. It may also happen due to a defective immune system where the body acts against its organs or due to excessive use of antimicrobial agents, which kills the good bacteria present in the gut.
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