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Racex 100mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP₹65.63
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About Racex Products
Uses of Racex Products
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
Racex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Racex are Vomiting, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache.
How Racex 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.
In Depth Information for Racex Products
- Racex should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Racex, 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 Racex, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Racex should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Racex, 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 Racex, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Don't use Racex in children less than 3 months.
- Racex sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.
- Not approved for adult and children above 13 years.
Patient Concerns about Racex Products
Frequently asked questions about Racex Products
Q. What is Racex 100mg Capsule used for?
Racex 100mg Capsule is used for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults. It is given as an add-on to dietary measures and oral rehydration, not as a replacement for them.
Q. How does Racex 100mg Capsule help in diarrhea?
Racex 100mg Capsule helps reduce excess fluid loss from the intestines during acute diarrhoea. It decreases intestinal secretion of water and electrolytes, which helps control loose stools without slowing down normal bowel movement.
Q. Is oral rehydration still needed while taking Racex 100mg Capsule?
Yes. Racex 100mg Capsule does not replace oral rehydration therapy. Adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement remains essential, especially in cases of dehydration.
Q. When should Racex 100mg Capsule not be used?
Racex 100mg Capsule should not be used if diarrhea is accompanied by blood in stools or fever, or if the diarrhea is related to antibiotic use. It is also not intended for chronic diarrhea.