Racigut-OZ Oral Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Man Serve Pharma |
| Active Ingredient | Racecadotril (15mg) + Ofloxacin (50mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 507 |
FAQ
What if I give too much Racigut-OZ by mistake?
Though an extra dose of Racigut-OZ is unlikely to harm, you must immediately speak to the doctor Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). So, if you think you have given too much to your child, rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis.
My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Racigut-OZ to my child?
It is not advised to give Racigut-OZ to children who are intolerant to dairy products/milk as Racigut-OZ contains lactose.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Racigut-OZ ?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Racigut-OZ?
Racigut-OZ can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Racigut-OZ. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Racigut-OZ?
The use of Racigut-OZ in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What if I forget to give Racigut-OZ to my child?
Do not panic. Unless advised otherwise by your child’s doctor, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
Racigut-OZ Oral Suspension Reviews
Racigut-OZ is usually given to children to treat acute diarrhea caused due to bacterial infections. It helps relieve the symptoms, severity, and duration of illness by killing the diarrhea-causing microorganism and reducing the loss of water and electrolytes.
Give Racigut-OZ to your child orally either before or after food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. Usually, it is prescribed two times a day, in the morning and at bedtime. However, this dosing may vary depending upon your child’s symptoms, body weight, and age. Never double the dose to catch for the missed dose. However, you will have to repeat the dose if your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Racigut-OZ. Refrain from repeating the dose if it is time for the next dose.
Some of the minor and short-term side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, skin rash, and itching. These episodes almost always subside on their own once the child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give Racigut-OZ to your child orally either before or after food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. Usually, it is prescribed two times a day, in the morning and at bedtime. However, this dosing may vary depending upon your child’s symptoms, body weight, and age. Never double the dose to catch for the missed dose. However, you will have to repeat the dose if your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Racigut-OZ. Refrain from repeating the dose if it is time for the next dose.
Some of the minor and short-term side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, skin rash, and itching. These episodes almost always subside on their own once the child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Racigut-OZ Oral Suspension Works
Racigut-OZ contains two medicines: Racecadotril and ofloxacin. Racecadotril is an enkephalinase inhibitor that has anti-secretory effects. This means that this medicine reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. As a result, the amount of fluid lost from the body in diarrhea reduces. On the other hand, Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and causing infection.
How to Use Racigut-OZ Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Racigut-OZ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Racigut-OZ Oral Suspension
- In Treatment of Diarrhea: Diarrhea refers to the passing of loose, watery stools three or more times a day due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. Racigut-OZ reduces the excessive secretion of water and electrolytes and helps replenish the lost fluids and salts. It also helps treat loose stools and prevents abdominal distension or flatulence. Your child needs to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to stay hydrated.Your child may start to feel better after getting treated for a few days to a week. However, do not extend the course or stop the medicine by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor. This may lead to the recurrence of symptoms.
Uses of Racigut-OZ Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Diarrhea
Racigut-OZ Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Racigut-OZ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racigut-OZ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Racigut-OZ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Racigut-OZ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not mix Racigut-OZ along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as that may cause unwanted side effects.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Racigut-OZ as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Loose, watery diarrhea can lead to loss of fluids and essential salts from your child’s body. Make sure to replenish this in the form of ORS (Oral rehydration solution) to combat dehydration.
- Give Racigut-OZ only for whom it is prescribed. Never share the medicines as it can harm.
- Do not give Racigut-OZ if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.