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Racecadotril
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Description
Racecadotril is an antidiarrheal which works by decreasing the intestinal secretion. The treatment should be continued until the frequency of stools reached to two. The treatment should be discontinued if any symptoms of skin reactions appear.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Racecadotril
Tonsilitis
Skin rash
swelling of face and lips
Headache
Difficulty to breath
Uses of Racecadotril
What is it prescribed for?
Diarrhea
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of acute diarrhea in pediatric patients.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.Duration of effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 to 8 hours.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Racecadotril.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Severe diarrhea
This medicine is not effective in severe diarrhea patients and also in antibiotic-associated diarrhea patients.
Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended in the children less than 3 months.
Impaired kidney function
This medicine is not recommended in patients with kidney impairment.
Impaired liver function
This medicine is not recommended in patients with liver impairment.
Severe vomiting
The availability of this medicine is decreased in patients with severe vomiting, therefore not used in patients with severe vomiting.
Skin reactions
This medicine is known to cause mild to moderate skin reactions. The treatment should be discontinued if any symptoms of skin rash appear.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Racecadotril, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Racecadotril as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by decreasing the water and electrolytes secretion in the intestine and shows the antidiarrheal action.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antidiarrheals
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2017
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