Ditide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Ditide have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ditide depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ditide include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ditide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Ditide normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ditide has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ditide has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ditide related warnings section.
Ditide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ditide contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ditide have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ditide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ditide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ditide is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Ditide safe for pregnant women?
Ditide can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ditide right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ditide safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Ditide. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ditide on the Kidneys?
Ditide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ditide on the Liver?
Ditide is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ditide on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ditide for the heart.
Ditide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ditide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ditide habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ditide.
Interaction between Food and Ditide
It is safe to take Ditide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ditide
Consumption of alcohol and Ditide together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 582
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 444-445
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 590