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