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Racotil 100mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP₹64.69
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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.
In Depth Information for Racotil Products
- Racotil should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Racotil, 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 Racotil, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Racotil should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Racotil, 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 Racotil, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
- Don't use Racotil in children less than 3 months.
- Racotil 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 Racotil Products
Frequently asked questions about Racotil Products
Q. What is Racotil 100mg Capsule used for?
Racotil 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 Racotil 100mg Capsule help in diarrhea?
Racotil 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 Racotil 100mg Capsule?
Yes. Racotil 100mg Capsule does not replace oral rehydration therapy. Adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement remains essential, especially in cases of dehydration.
Q. When should Racotil 100mg Capsule not be used?
Racotil 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.