What is treda?
Treda® is a drug composed of kaolin, pectin and neomycin. It is commercially available incapsule or tablet presentations, as well as oral syrupand is made bySanfer laboratories. (1)
This medicine is considered anintestinal antidiarrheal and bactericidethat fights diarrhea of infectious origin or not.
As for its doses, the treda® is indicated for children over six years one tablet or 5 ml of syrup, while in adults twice the dose is recommended, i.e. two tablets or 10 ml of syrup. It is recommended every 4 or 6 hours, as long as it is not chronic diarrhea.
Note: It can be indicated in infections ofEscherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, among other pathogens.
What is treda for?
Treda® is an antidiarrheal drug due to its detoxifying nature, whichallows the elimination of irritating substances or toxins, which may be the reason for the disorder.
On the other hand, the treda® is also responsible forprotecting the intestinal mucosaand reducing the number of bowel movements, thanks to the modification of the transport of fluids within the body.
It is important to note that its mechanism of action does not lead toconstipation, but allows thereduction and elimination of infectious agents in the digestive tract, whether bacteria, viruses or parasites.
You should know: The treda® also reduces the symptoms ofallergies or food intolerances in isolated cases, in addition to treatingdiarrheacaused by excess fat in food. (2)
Side effects of treda
Medications are usually characterized byhaving a range of risk with side effects. We mention below the probable and common adverse effects in this drug for identification:
- Vomiting and nausea.
- Abdominal pain.
To highlight: In case of persistent secondary symptoms or diarrhea that has not improved within 48 hours, seek medical assistance.
Contraindications of treda
Like any drug, there are certain limitationsin its consumption. Therefore, the contraindications will be mentioned below for contemplation:
- Do not consume in excess.
- Do not consume if pregnancy is suspected or breastfeeding.
- It should not be combined with alcohol.
- Do not administer to children under 6 years of age.
- Do not consume if there is any hypersensitivity or allergy to the components of the formula.
Important: It is recommended to notify your doctor in advance about your medical history , to avoid complications with the consumption of treda®.
Key Findings
- Treda® is a medication used for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract , as well as infectious and non-infectious diarrhea.
- It comes in presentations of 20 tablets or syrup, and reduces the loss of fluid in the body through feces.
- Its method of action allows effective treatment with few side effects and without the risk of causing constipation.
- The recommended doses of treda® are the pharmacologically active doses, which allow the treatment of gastrointestinal infections, whether of bacterial origin or not.
- treda® is an effective drug against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Paracolon and Enterobacter .
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