Racecadotril Sachet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Racecadotril Sachet
| Generic name | Racecadotril |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antidiarrhoeal medicine (enkephalinase inhibitor) |
| Forms | Capsules, 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.
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.