Racipro S Sachet
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Rs.25.20for 1 sachet(s) (1 gm Granules each)
Composition FOR Racipro S
Racecadotril(10mg),Saccharomyces boulardii(2.5Billion CFU),Lactobacillus(100Million spores)food interaction for Racipro S
alcohol interaction for Racipro S
pregnancy interaction for Racipro S
lactation interaction for Racipro S
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Racipro S Sachet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Racipro S Sachet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Racipro S Sachet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Racipro S Sachet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Racipro S
Racecadotril(10mg)
Uses
Racecadotril is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is used, when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhoea.
How it works
Racecadotril 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.
Common side effects
Vomiting, Constipation, Abdominal distension, Rash, Dizziness, General discomfort, Headache, Tonsil inflammation, Erythema (skin redness), Decreased potassium level in blood
Saccharomyces boulardii(2.5Billion CFU)
Uses
Saccharomyces boulardii is used in the treatment of diarrhea.
How it works
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
Common side effects
Flatulence, Increased thirst, Constipation, Fungemia with fever
Lactobacillus(100Million spores)
Uses
Lactobacillus is used in the treatment of diarrhea.
How it works
Lactobacillus is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
Common side effects
Bloating, Flatulence
SUBSTITUTES FOR Racipro S
2 Substitutes
2 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR Racipro S
- Racecadotril should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Don't use Racecadotril, 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.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Don't use Racecadotril, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Frequently asked questions FOR Racipro S
Racecadotril
Q. Are any interactions of Racecadotril seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. How does Racecadotril work?
Racecadotril 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.
Q. How does Racecadotril differ from loperamide?
Racecadotril does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.