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Introduction About RACEDOT 10MG TABLET
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheals. It is used in children for the management of acute diarrhoea (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 administering RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child has kidney, liver, lungs or heart diseases.
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 RACEDOT 10MG TABLET
- Manage acute diarrhoea in children
How RACEDOT 10MG TABLET Works
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET 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 RACEDOT 10MG TABLET
Give RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to your child as advised by the physician. Dissolve the medicine in a glass of water and then give it to your child to drink immediately. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of RACEDOT 10MG TABLET for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of RACEDOT 10MG TABLET
Uncommon
- tonsillitis
- rash and erythema (skin redness)
Rare
Stop giving RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to your child and contact doctor immediately if your child experiences any of the following side effects:
- angioedema characterized by swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty in swallowing, hives and difficulty in 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
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET is intended for use in children only.
Breastfeeding
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET is intended for use in children only.
Driving and Using Machines
NA
Alcohol
NA
Kidney
NA
Liver
NA
Allergy
Do not give RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to your child if your child is allergic to Racecadotril.
Others
Use in pediatrics:
Your child’s doctor will adjust the dose of RACEDOT 10MG TABLET depending upon child’s body weight. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administering this medicine to your child.
Use in geriatrics:
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET is intended for use in children only.
Interactions
A. Drug–Drug Interactions:
Before giving RACEDOT 10MG TABLET 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 RACEDOT 10MG TABLET, 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 RACEDOT 10MG TABLET out of reach to children
- Store at room temperature
FAQs About RACEDOT 10MG TABLET
What is RACEDOT 10MG TABLET and why is it given?
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheal medicines. It is indicated in the management of acute diarrhoea in children. Consult a pediatrician for advice before giving RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to your child.
How long does it take for RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to work?
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET is taken orally and gets absorbed in the body from intestine and gets converted into its active form. The peak levels of this medicine in the body are reached within 1 hour of taking it.
Is RACEDOT 10MG TABLET an antibiotic?
No, RACEDOT 10MG TABLET 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.
How to administer RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to my child?
Give RACEDOT 10MG TABLET to your child as advised by the physician. Dissolve the medicine in a glass of water and then give it to your child to drink immediately. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of this medicine for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition.
What side effects are seen with RACEDOT 10MG TABLET?
RACEDOT 10MG TABLET 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.
References
1. KD. Tripathi. Drugs for Constipation and Diarrhoea. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 685.
2. Singh N, Narayan S. Racecadotril: A Novel Antidiarrheal. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. October 2008. [Accessed on 4th July 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5035239/
3. Gordon M, Akobeng A. Racecadotril for acute diarrhoea in children: systematic review and meta-analyses. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. March 2016. [Accessed on 4th July 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789705/
4. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Zedott DT (Racecadotril Dispersible Tablets). [Revised in May 2014] [Accessed on 4th July 2022] https://www.torrentian.com/pisheet/Upload/PI_Sheet/2526.pdf
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