


Racetril 15mg Tablet
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 20 Jul 2026 | 01:05 AM (IST)
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Give Racetril 15mg Tablet to your child orally either before or after food, preferably in addition to ORS (oral rehydration solution). Usually, it is given three times a day, but this dose will vary depending upon the child's body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Racetril 15mg Tablet, repeat the same dose once your child feels better. Along with taking this medicine, your child needs to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy balanced diet.
This medicine may cause some minor and short-term side effects such as headache, skin rash, fever, respiratory disorder, and constipation. These episodes are temporary and subside on their own once the child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Racetril 15mg Tablet in children
Benefits of Racetril 15mg Tablet for your child
Diarrhea is a condition where stools become loose and watery, often leading to dehydration and weakness. Racetril 15mg Tablet helps control the excessive fluid secretion in the intestines, which reduces the frequency and watery nature of stools. This provides relief from discomfort and supports faster recovery.
Side effects of Racetril 15mg Tablet in children
- Skin rash
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Respiratory disorder
How can I give Racetril 15mg Tablet to my child?
How Racetril Tablet works
Quick tips
- Racetril 15mg Tablet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss.
- Do not use Racetril 15mg Tablet, if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
- Racetril 15mg Tablet is not recommended to be taken more than 7 days unless advised otherwise.
- Do not mix Racetril 15mg Tablet along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
- Do not give Racetril 15mg Tablet if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.
- Do not give Racetril 15mg Tablet if your child is less than 3 months of age.
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