The medicine is effective in treating the symptoms of acute diarrhea. It is important to take this medicine along with abundant liquid intake and an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with the medicine. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of the drug during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of medicine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It does not usually affect your ability to drive.
It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Racetril 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
This medicine has Racecadotril, an active ingredient with an anti-secretory effect. It reduces fluid loss from the body by reducing the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine.
If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Diarrhea is characterized by frequent bowel movements, often with loose and watery stools. Diarrhea can be caused by food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reactions to medications, viral or bacterial infections, intestinal diseases, parasitic infections, and surgeries on the stomach or gallbladder.
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Racetril is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Racetril works by reducding the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.
No, it should be used in children less than 13 years.
Racetril is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Racetril does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Take Racetril only for a duration as advised by your doctor. It is also suggested to be taken until your child has two normal stools, not exceeding 7 days. Please consult your doctor for any further information.<br>
Yes. Racetril is used for the treatment of loose motion in children over three months of age. Dont use Racetril, if the child has fever, blood or pus in the stools.
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