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Introduction About ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheals. It is indicated in the management of acute diarrhoea in children over 3 months of age along with abundant liquid intake and the usual dietary measures.
Acute diarrhea is a sudden onset of three or more loose stools per day, lasting less than 14 days. Symptoms associated with diarrhoea includes abdominal cramps and pain, nausea, vomiting and severely it may cause blood or pus in the stool.
Before giving ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child has kidney or liver disease, sucrose intolerance, blood or pus in stools, fever, chronic diarrhoea or diarrhoea induced by antibiotics, prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting and diabetes.
This medicine may cause side effects such as tonsillitis, rash and erythema (skin redness). Consult your child’s doctor if any of the side effects worsens or if your child experiences any unusual effects.
Uses Of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET
- Manage acute diarrhoea in children over 3 months of age (along with abundant liquid intake and the usual dietary measures)
How ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET Works
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET helps in the management of diarrhoea as it has an antisecretory mechanism. It acts on the naturally occurring substances in our body called endogenous opioids (enkephalins) and manages their degradation which reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestine without disturbing the movements of the intestines.
How to use ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET
Always give ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child as directed by the physician. The granules of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET should be added to food or mixed with water in a glass or baby bottle. Mix thoroughly and give immediately to your child. Do not stop giving the medicine without informing your child’s doctor. To compensate for the loss of liquid due to your child’s diarrhoea, ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET should be used together with an adequate replacement of fluid and salts such as oral rehydration solution.
Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET
Uncommon
- tonsillitis (inflamed and painful tonsils)
- rash and erythema (redness)
Rare
Stop giving ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child and contact doctor immediately if your child experiences any of the following side effects:
- signs of angioedema (swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty to swallow, hives and difficulties while breathing)
- severe skin reactions
How To Manage Side Effects
Skin rash:
Tell your child not to scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing for your child while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your child’s skin. Consult your child’s doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET is intended for use in children only.
Breastfeeding
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET is intended for use in children only.
Driving and Using Machines
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET does not affect your child’s ability to ride bicycles or drive other vehicles or operate any tools.
Kidney
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET should be given with caution to children who have kidney disease. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child.
Liver
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET should be given with caution to children who have impaired liver function. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child.
Allergy
Do not give ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child if your child is allergic to Racecadotril or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Others
Before giving ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child:
- is suffering from chronic diarrhoea or diarrhoea caused by antibiotics
- is suffering from prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting
- is suffering from diabetes
- has intolerance to sucrose
- has blood or pus in your stools and fever
Use in pediatrics:
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET should be given to children above 3 months of age. Your child’s doctor may adjust the dose based on child’s body weight. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET.
Use in geriatrics:
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET is intended for use in children only.
Interactions
A. Drug–Drug Interactions:
Before giving ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child, inform to child’s doctor if your child has taken or might take any other medicine including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine.
Overdosage:
If your child or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET, consult your child’s doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Racecadotril |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Oral Enkephalinase Inhibitor |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Acute diarrhoea in children |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Powder, Sachet, Suspension |
More Information
- Keep ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET out of reach to children
- Store at room temperature
FAQs About ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET
What is ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET and why is it prescribed?
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheals. It is indicated in the management of acute diarrhoea in children over 3 months of age along with abundant liquid intake and the usual dietary measures.
How long does it take for ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to work?
ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET is taken orally and gets absorbed in the body from intestine and gets converted into its active form and the peak levels in the body are reached within 1 hour of taking it.
Is ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET an antibiotic?
No, ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET is an antidiarrheal medicine which helps in managing acute diarrhoea by reducing the secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestine without disturbing the movements of the intestines.
What should I inform the child’s doctor before giving ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to my child?
Before giving ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child, inform the doctor if your child has kidney or liver disease, sucrose intolerance, blood or pus in stools, fever, chronic diarrhoea or diarrhoea induced by antibiotics, prolonged vomiting and diabetes. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child.
How to give ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to my child?
Always give ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET to your child as directed by the physician. The granules of ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET should be added to food or mixed with water in a glass or baby bottle. Mix thoroughly and give immediately to your child. To compensate for the loss of liquid due to your child’s diarrhoea, ENUFF 30MG POWDER SACHET should be used together with an adequate replacement of fluid and salts such as oral rehydration solution. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.
References
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