Normet R 10mg Sachet

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Composition FOR Normet R 10mg Sachet

Racecadotril(10mg)

food interaction for Normet R Sachet

alcohol interaction for Normet R Sachet

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Normet R 10mg Sachet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Normet R 10mg Sachet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Normet R 10mg Sachet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Normet R 10mg Sachet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Normet R 10mg Sachet

Racecadotril(10mg)

Normet r sachet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.

How normet r sachet works

Normet R 10mg Sachet 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.

Common side effects of normet r sachet

Skin rash, Vomiting, Constipation, Abdominal distension, Rash, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache, Tonsil inflammation, Erythema (skin redness), Decreased potassium level in blood

SUBSTITUTES FOR Normet R Sachet

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Expert advice FOR Normet R Sachet

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

Frequently asked questions FOR Normet R 10mg Sachet

Racecadotril

Q. How long does Normet R 10mg Sachet take to work?
Treatment with Normet R 10mg Sachet 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.
Q. My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Normet R 10mg Sachet?
Usually, Normet R 10mg Sachet 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 Normet R 10mg Sachet in such a condition.
Q. My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Normet R 10mg Sachet to my child?
No, children having intolerance to dairy products and milk are advised not to take this medicine as it contains lactose.
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Q. My child is passing watery stools mixed with blood and is also suffering from fever. Is Normet R 10mg Sachet the right choice of treatment?
No, do not give Normet R 10mg Sachet 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.
Q. My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Normet R 10mg Sachet?
The use of Normet R 10mg Sachet 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.
Q. What all other medicines should my child avoid while taking Normet R 10mg Sachet?
Although Normet R 10mg Sachet 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 28 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)