Racetril 15mg Powder

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Racecadotril (15mg)
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	4.2
User Reviews	459

FAQ

My child is passing watery stools mixed with blood and is also suffering from fever. Is Racetril 15mg the right choice of treatment?

No, do not give Racetril 15mg if your child is passing stools mixed with blood or pus along with having a high body temperature (fever). These symptoms are indicative of some underlying pathology (infection) and may require some other line of treatment.

My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Racetril 15mg?

The use of Racetril 15mg in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child for long-term diarrhea.

My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Racetril 15mg to my child?

No, children having intolerance to dairy products and milk are advised not to take this medicine as it contains lactose.

What all other medicines should my child avoid while taking Racetril 15mg?

Although Racetril 15mg is not known to cause any interaction with other medicines, you should inform the doctor if your child is taking any medicine. It is best to narrate the complete medical history of your child as this will help the doctor understand your child’s needs better.

My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Racetril 15mg?

Usually, Racetril 15mg does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. But, since children below the age of 2 have underdeveloped membranes, there could be a chance of the medicine entering the brain and causing side effects. So, consult your child’s doctor before giving Racetril 15mg in such a condition.

How long does Racetril 15mg take to work?

Treatment with Racetril 15mg should be continued until two normal stools are passed. However, if the diarrhea does not get better after seven days of treatment you must talk to the doctor. Make sure neither to extend nor to stop the treatment by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor. Doing so may have side effects or may lead to a recurrence of symptoms.

What if I forget to give Racetril 15mg to my child?

Do not panic. You can give the missed dose medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

Racetril 15mg Powder Reviews

Racetril 15mg is a commonly prescribed medicine for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in infants and children. This medicine is usually given when diarrhea cannot be treated effectively with fluids and dietary measures. It reduces the amount of water and salts that are lost in the stools.

Give Racetril 15mg to your child orally either before or after food, preferably in addition to ORS (oral rehydration solution). Usually, it is given three times a day, but this dose will vary depending upon the child's body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Racetril 15mg, repeat the same dose once your child feels better. Along with taking this medicine, your child needs to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy balanced diet.

This medicine may cause some minor and short-term side effects such as headache, skin rash, fever, respiratory disorder, and constipation. These episodes are temporary and 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, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.

How Racetril 15mg Powder Works

Racetril 15mg has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to replenish the amount of fluids lost from the body in diarrhea.

How to Use Racetril 15mg Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Racetril 15mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Racetril 15mg Powder

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 Racetril 15mg Powder

Treatment of Diarrhea

Racetril 15mg Powder Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Racetril 15mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racetril 15mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Racetril 15mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Racetril 15mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Racetril 15mg should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Do not give Racetril 15mg if your child is less than 3 months of age.
Do not use Racetril 15mg, if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
Do not give Racetril 15mg if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.
Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss.
Do not mix Racetril 15mg along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
Racetril 15mg is not recommended to be taken more than 7 days unless advised otherwise.