Name: Racecadotril
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy
Published: 1/29/2011

Written by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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Information about Racecadotril

Generic Name : Racecadotril
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Racecadotril are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y53.6 | Therapeutic Classification : Antidiarrheals

Trade Names/Brand Names of Racecadotril

India :

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International :

Hidrasec, Racedot, Tiorfan, Tiorfix

Why is Racecadotril Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an oral enkephalinase inhibitor, prescribed for diarrhea.

When should Racecadotril not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Racecadotril?

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 100 mg 3 times/day for ≤7 days.

How should Racecadotril be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Racecadotril?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney impairment, intestinal disorders, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Racecadotril?

Vomiting, nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, thirst, vertigo and headache.

What are the other precautions for Racecadotril?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Racecadotril?

Store it at room temperature.

Last Updated : August 11, 2022

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map1990, Philippines

Are metronidazole and Ciproflaxacin have the same functions? If you take metronidazole, then you don't have to take Ciproflaxacin anymore? These medicine are both antibiotics. Thanks

MMNamboothiri, India

Dear Doctor I am M.M.Namboothiri, aged 57, vegetarian. I have a diarrhea like symptoms. I have painless stool every day. The stool is not a formed one since many months back. It is a loose, semi formed one all the time. daily 2 or 3 times. yellowish or brownish, sticky to the closet. No bad smell. Enormous amount of gas in the lower abdomen. Constant discharge of flatus with LOUD noise, at times it is happening every minute at home. But at office set up it is suppressed. At early morning I need to rush to toilet. stool with large amount of flatus. Due to this, I am unable to travel in early morning hours. tendency to stool after heavy food. Constant sitting job with computer. Once I took antibiotic with TZ combination. the problem was solved. but later it is again repeated. Now it is more than 1 year I took the above medicine. Please advise me on the disease and what treatment I should take. Sincere thanks and Regards M.M.Namboothiri

drjaga, India

drug of choice for loose stools

Racecadotril - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions