Alflora 100mg Capsule

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Innovative Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Racecadotril (100mg)
Salt Synonyms	Acetorphan
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Enkephalinase inhibitor
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	520

FAQ

Does Alflora 100mg reduce stool output?

Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Are any interactions of Alflora 100mg seen with other medicine?

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

How does Alflora 100mg differ from loperamide?

Alflora 100mg does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

How does Alflora 100mg work?

Alflora 100mg 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.

Can Alflora 100mg be used alone?

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

How long should Alflora 100mg be used?

Take Alflora 100mg 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.

Is Alflora 100mg a novel anti-diarrheal?

Alflora 100mg is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Is Alflora 100mg is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

Alflora 100mg is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

What if you forget to take Alflora Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Alflora 100mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Alflora 100mg Capsule Reviews

Alflora 100mg 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.

Alflora 100mg 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.

How Alflora 100mg Capsule Works

Alflora 100mg 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.

How to Use Alflora 100mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Alflora 100mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Alflora 100mg Capsule

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.

Uses of Alflora 100mg Capsule

Treatment of Diarrhea

Alflora 100mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Alflora 100mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Alflora 100mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alflora 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Alflora 100mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alflora 100mg. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Alflora 100mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Alflora 100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alflora 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alflora 100mg should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Don't use Alflora 100mg, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Don't use Alflora 100mg, 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.
Alflora 100mg should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.