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About Racestat Sachet

RACECADOTRIL belongs to a group of medications called 'antidiarrheal' used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in adults and infants greater than 3 months of age. RACECADOTRIL can be administered as a complementary treatment when acute diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. Acute diarrhoea occurs when there is a sudden onset of 3 or more loose/watery stools per day for at least 14 days. This type of watery diarrhoea is mainly by the virus known as 'viral gastroenteritis'. In children, this diarrhoea is caused by 'rotavirus'. 
 
RACECADOTRIL contains ‘Racecadotril’ which is a prodrug (inactive form) that gets converted into ‘thiorphan’ (active form) which acts on the epithelium tissues of the small intestine. It helps in decreasing the intestinal hypersecretion (losing) of electrolytes and water induced by the cholera toxin or inflammation. Thus, RACECADOTRIL exerts rapid antidiarrheal action, without changing the duration of intestinal transit (bowel transit time or time of food travel in the digestive tract).
 
Take RACECADOTRIL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take RACECADOTRIL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, rash and skin redness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Talk to your doctor before taking RACECADOTRIL if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking RACECADOTRIL for 7 days, consult your doctor. Do not take RACECADOTRIL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. RACECADOTRIL should not be given to children younger than three months of age. Avoid consuming alcohol along with RACECADOTRIL. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Racestat Sachet

Acute diarrhea

Medicinal Benefits of Racestat Sachet

RACECADOTRIL belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines called 'oral enkephalinase inhibitors' used to treat symptoms of acute diarrhoea in adults and infants (more than 3 months of age). RACECADOTRIL should be used along with dietary measures and abundant liquid intake and administered as a complementary treatment when diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. RACECADOTRIL is a pro-drug which breaks down into thiorphan (the active form) and works by decreasing the number of salts and water secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery. Thus it helps in controlling the diarrhoea without interrupting change in bowel movement time. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break the tablet. Syrup/Suspension: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Shake the pack well before each use. Granule/powder: Mix the contents in a glass of water or milk and consume immediately.

Side Effects of Racestat Sachet

• Headache
• Rash
• Skin redness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take RACECADOTRIL if you are allergic to 'Racecadotril' or any of its contents like lactose or sugars. Talk to your doctor before taking RACECADOTRIL if you have a fever, blood, or pus in your stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking RACECADOTRIL for 7 days, consult your doctor. Do not take RACECADOTRIL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. RACECADOTRIL should not be given to children younger than three months of age. Avoid consuming alcohol along with RACECADOTRIL as it might increase symptoms of water loss. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

RACECADOTRIL may interaction with ACE inhibitors- used to treat high blood pressure (captopril, lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, perindopril).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

RACECADOTRIL may have interactions with kidney and liver disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking RACECADOTRIL.

PREGNANCY

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether pregnant women can take RACECADOTRIL or not.

BREAST FEEDING

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether RACECADOTRIL can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

RACECADOTRIL does not affect your ability to drive or handle machinery.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.