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Andial is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Liquid. It is typically used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. The alternative uses of Andial have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Andial. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Andial have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Andial are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Andial is Mild for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Andial related warnings talks about Andial's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Andial can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Andial in conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Andial contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Andial have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Andial is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Andial is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Andial is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Andial safe for pregnant women?
Andial has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Andial safe during breastfeeding?
Andial should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Andial on the Kidneys?
Andial rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Andial on the Liver?
Andial is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Andial on the Heart?
Andial may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Andial 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 Andial unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Andial habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Andial has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Andial you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Andial is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Andial in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Andial
There is no information on the effects of taking Andial with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Andial
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Andial.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imodium® (loperamide hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 686-687
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 45-46
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imodium® (loperamide hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 686-687
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 45-46
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imodium® (loperamide hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 686-687
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 45-46
