Lifilac-R
Lifilac-R Products are primarily used for
Diarrhea
About Lifilac-R Products
Uses of Lifilac-R Products
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
Lifilac-R Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lifilac-R are Vomiting, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache.
How Lifilac-R Products work
Racecadotril 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.
Patient Concerns about Lifilac-R Products
Frequently asked questions about Lifilac-R Products
Frequently asked questions about Racecadotril
Q. Are any interactions of Lifilac-R Capsule seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. How does Lifilac-R Capsule work?
Lifilac-R Capsule 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.
Q. How does Lifilac-R Capsule differ from loperamide?
Lifilac-R Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Q. How long should Lifilac-R Capsule be used?
Take Lifilac-R Capsule 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>
Q. Is Lifilac-R Capsule a novel anti-diarrheal?
Lifilac-R Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Q. Is Lifilac-R Capsule is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Lifilac-R Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Q. Does Lifilac-R Capsule reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Q. Can Lifilac-R Capsule be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).