Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. It manages the symptoms of diarrhea such as stomach pain, cramps, and loose stools. It also promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut that prevents loss of water from the body.
Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, rash, and itching. 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. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. It is important to avoid alcohol consumption while you are on this medication, as this may affect your liver functioning. You should consult your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions symptoms include skin redness or rashes etc.
Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, rash, and itching. 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. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. It is important to avoid alcohol consumption while you are on this medication, as this may affect your liver functioning. You should consult your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions symptoms include skin redness or rashes etc.
Uses of Racebase Tablet
Benefits of Racebase Tablet
In Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet also contains beneficial bacteria that protect the inner layers of your stomach and intestines. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Racebase Tablet
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 Racebase
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- General discomfort
How to use Racebase Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Racebase Tablet works
Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Racecadotril and Saccharomyces boulardii which reduce symptoms of diarrhoea in children. 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. Saccharomyces boulardii is a live microorganism which restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset due to intestinal infections.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Use of Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Racebase Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea.
- Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids especially ORS (oral rehydration solution) to help keep you hydrated.
- Take light meals and avoid fatty, spicy, or heavy food.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking and till 4 days after taking this medication.
- Do not use Racebase 50mg/282.5mg Tablet if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.
- Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours.
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GASTRO INTESTINAL
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- Racecadotril. Vernouillet, France: SOPHARTEX; 2015. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Saccharomyces boulardii. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Racecadotril. Ireland: Bioprojet Europe Ltd.; 2011 [revised 16 Jul. 2015]. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2018] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Saccharomyces boulardii. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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