Racecadotril Sachet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Racecadotril Sachet

Generic nameRacecadotril
Drug classAntidiarrhoeal medicine (enkephalinase inhibitor)
FormsCapsules, Sachets of granules for oral suspension, Tablets

Racecadotril is a medicine used to treat sudden (acute) diarrhoea in children over 3 months old, adolescents, and adults. It works by reducing the amount of fluid the intestines release, which helps lessen diarrhoea symptoms without slowing down gut movement.