Racida 100mg Powder
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Product introduction
Racida 100mg Powder is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea. It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures. This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea.
Racida 100mg Powder is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take this medicine along with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It is also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
Racida 100mg Powder is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take this medicine along with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It is also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
Uses of Racida Powder
Side effects of Racida Powder
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Racida
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- General discomfort
- Headache
How to use Racida Powder
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Racida 100mg Powder is to be taken with food.
How Racida Powder works
Racida 100mg Powder has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Racida 100mg Powder. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Racida 100mg Powder during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Racida 100mg Powder during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Racida 100mg Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Racida 100mg Powder should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Racida 100mg Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Racida 100mg Powder should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Use of Racida 100mg Powder should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Racida 100mg Powder should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racida 100mg Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Racida Powder?
If you miss a dose of Racida 100mg Powder, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Racida 100mg Powder should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Racida 100mg Powder, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
- Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Don't use Racida 100mg Powder, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Racida 100mg Powder should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Racida 100mg Powder, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
- Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Don't use Racida 100mg Powder, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Don't use Racida 100mg Powder in children less than 3 months.
- Racida 100mg Powder sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.
- Not approved for adult and children above 13 years.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Enkephalinase Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Are any interactions of Racida 100mg Powder seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
How does Racida 100mg Powder work?
Racida 100mg Powder 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.
How does Racida 100mg Powder differ from loperamide?
Racida 100mg Powder does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
How long should Racida 100mg Powder be used?
Take Racida 100mg Powder 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>
Is Racida 100mg Powder a novel anti-diarrheal?
Racida 100mg Powder is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Is Racida 100mg Powder is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Racida 100mg Powder is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Does Racida 100mg Powder reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Can Racida 100mg Powder be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
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Name: Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 604, Corporate House, Opp. Torrent House, Nr. Dinesh Hall, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380 009.
Country of origin: India
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