Racecadotril Capsules

Racecadotril Capsules – RACECRED-100 Capsule is made with a drug named Racecadotril that is used to treat diarrhea. This drug has an anti-secretory effect that reduces the secretion of electrolytes and water from the intestine. Racecadotril capsules help reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhea. It is used when drinking fluids and changing what you eat are not enough to stop diarrhea.

Racecadotril can be given as an extra treatment when regular methods cannot help with sudden diarrhea. Acute diarrhea happens when someone suddenly has 3 or more loose or watery bowel movements each day for at least 14 days.

Uses of Racecadotril Capsules

• Racecadotril capsules belong to the drug class named anti-diarrheals, which is used to treat the symptoms of acute diarrhea in infants and adults.
• Racecadotril capsules should be taken along with dietary measures and abundant liquid intake. It should be properly administered by the doctor before it’s treated completely.
• Racecadotril Capsules is a prodrug that breaks down into thiorphan, which is an active form of the medicine and works by decreasing the salts and water secretions into the intestine and making the stool less watery.
• Thus, Racecadotril Capsules help in managing diarrhea without changing the bowel movement time. Drink plenty of water as the body loses a high amount of water through stool.

Precaution to use for Racecadotril Capsules

• Patients should not take racecadotril if they are allergic to any of the contents of the medicine.
• Talk to your doctor if you see blood or pus in the stools, suffer from chronic diarrhea, have diarrhea caused by antibiotics, or have liver issues, kidney problems, or uncontrolled vomiting.
• Patients should check that their condition is not improving after taking the Racecadotril capsules for 7 days; then they consult with their doctors.
• Racecadotril capsules should not be given to kids younger than three months of age.
• Before starting the medicine, you should tell all of your medical history and the medicine (Captopril, Lisinopril, Enalapril, Ramipril, and Perindopril) you are taking to avoid the side effects.

Direction to use for Racecadotril Capsules

• Racecadotril capsules are taken with food in a dose and the dosage amount should be recommended by your doctor.
• It’s very important to take this medicine with an oral rehydration solution to provide you with an adequate amount of fluid and electrolyte replacement.
• Your condition and how you respond to the medicine will depend on the dose it will have.
• Don’t skip the dose; if you missed the dose, then take it as soon as you remember it. You should not stop the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
• Let your doctor know all of the medicine that you are taking, as some may interact with the Racecadotril capsule.

Possible Side Effects of Racecadotril Capsules

Here is the list of the common side effects of the Racecadotril Capsules:

• Headache
• Rash
• Skin redness