Racestat
Racestat Products are primarily used for
Diarrhea
About Racestat Products
Uses of Racestat Products
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
Racestat Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Racestat are Vomiting, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache.
How Racestat 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 Racestat Products
Frequently asked questions about Racestat Products
Frequently asked questions about Racecadotril
Q. Are any interactions of Racestat Sachet seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. How does Racestat Sachet work?
Racestat Sachet 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 Racestat Sachet differ from loperamide?
Racestat Sachet does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Q. How long should Racestat Sachet be used?
Take Racestat Sachet 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 Racestat Sachet a novel anti-diarrheal?
Racestat Sachet is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Q. Is Racestat Sachet is over the counter (OTC) medicine?
Racestat Sachet is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Q. Does Racestat Sachet reduce stool output?
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
Q. Can Racestat Sachet be used alone?
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
Products for Racestat
Racestat Sachet
packet of 1 gm Sachet
MRP
₹9.41
Racestat 100mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹100
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