Ralop Powder is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea. It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures. This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea.

Ralop Powder is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take this medicine along with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. 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.

This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It is also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Ralop Powder

Treatment of Diarrhea

Benefits of Ralop Powder

In Treatment of Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. 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 Ralop Powder

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 Ralop

Vomiting
Dizziness
General discomfort
Headache

How to use Ralop Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Ralop Powder is to be taken with food.

How Ralop Powder works

Ralop Powder 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ralop Powder. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ralop Powder during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ralop Powder during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Ralop Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ralop Powder should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ralop Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ralop Powder should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Ralop Powder should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ralop Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ralop Powder?

If you miss a dose of Ralop Powder, skip it and continue with your normal 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

Ralop Powder should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Ralop Powder, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Don't use Ralop Powder, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Enkephalinase inhibitor

Patient concerns

My son is 8 months old and suffering from diarrhea from last 5 days. Whereas I have consult doctor, he had prescribed Enterogemina, Orozinc , Ralop- O & Pancef O 100mg. He also advised to pedialyte water for oral use. We are following these all things, in spite of that his condition not improved and flow of watery potty is coming out. Please guide me so that my son's condition may be improved and diarrhea will end completely Please

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, the treatment given is on correct line of management. Follow the advice. If problem persist consult with nearest pediatrician for clinical evaluation and need for investigation and IV medicines if required.

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

FAQs

Q. Are any interactions of Ralop Powder seen with other medicine?

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

Q. How does Ralop Powder work?

Ralop Powder 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 Ralop Powder differ from loperamide?

Ralop Powder does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

Q. How long should Ralop Powder be used?

Take Ralop Powder 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 Ralop Powder a novel anti-diarrheal?

Ralop Powder is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Q. Is Ralop Powder is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

Ralop Powder is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

Q. Does Ralop Powder reduce stool output?

Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Q. Can Ralop Powder be used alone?

It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

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