Uses / Indications:
Acute diarrhea in adults and children, encompassing infectious diarrhea (without invasive signs such as hematochezia and significant pyrexia).
Adjunct therapy in addition to oral rehydration to avert dehydration.
Pregnancy interaction:
There are only a few studies on people.
Studies on animals do not show that they hurt pregnancy or the fetus.
Only use during pregnancy if your doctor says you need it.
Breastfeeding: It's not certain if it gets into breast milk, so be careful.
Expert advice:
Always drink enough fluids (ORS, fluids) with this.
If your diarrhea lasts more than three days or gets worse, see a doctor.
Doesn't work as an antibiotic if diarrhea is caused by a bacterial illness with a fever and blood in the feces.
Not a good idea for people with persistent diarrhea or diarrhea induced by antibiotics.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney or liver problems, tell your doctor.
Side Effects:
A lot of the time:
Pain in the head
Rash on the skin
Feeling sick, throwing up
Not common:
Constipation
Pain in the stomach
Dizzy
Not common, but serious:
Severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the lips and face and trouble breathing
How to use:
Adults: Take 100 mg capsules three times a day, generally before meals.
Take with water and swallow whole.
Follow your doctor's directions about how much and how long to take it.
Should be used with oral rehydration treatment.
Do not go over the recommended time (typically a few days).
How it works:
Racecadotril is a prodrug that turns into thiorphan in the body.
Thiorphan stops the enkephalinase enzyme from breaking down enkephalins, which it typically does.
More enkephalins make the intestines release less water and electrolytes.
This helps stop too much fluid from leaving the body during diarrhea without changing how the bowels work normally.
Faq for medicine:
Q1. What is the purpose of Racy 100mg Capsule ?
It is used to treat acute diarrhea (sudden-onset loose stools), frequently alongside oral rehydration therapy.
Q2. Does it stop diarrhea right away?
It stops the intestines from making too much fluid, which helps manage diarrhea, but it doesn't stop bowel movements right away.
Q3. Is it safe for kids?
Yes,Racy 100mg Capsule is also used in children, although the dose is based on their age and weight.
Q4: Is it an antibiotic?
No, no. It is not an antibiotic; it is an antisecretory drug.
Q5. Is it okay to take it with oral rehydration solution (ORS)?
Yes, ✅. ORS is important to stop diarrhea from making you dehydrated.
Medicine interaction:
Most people can handle it well, and there is a low danger of medication interactions.
Tell your doctor if you are taking:
ACE inhibitors (such enalapril and lisinopril) may make angioedema more likely.
Other treatments for diarrhea
