Manufacturer: BestoChem Formulations India Ltd
Salt Composition : Racecadotril(500mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Race F 500mg Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take this medicine along with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It is also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
Race F 500mg Capsule has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.
Racecadotril is administered by the oral route, is well absorbed from the intestinal tract and is rapidly converted to its active metabolite thiorphan. Peak plasma levels are attained in about an hour and half life of the drug is three hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Race F
Vomiting
Dizziness
General discomfort
Headache
Racecadotril has no contraindications apart from known hypersensitivity to the substance. There is insufficient data for the therapy of chronic diarrhea, for patients with renal or hepatic failure, and for children under three months.
Information regarding the use of Race F 500mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Race F 500mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Race F 500mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Racecadotril (acetorphan) is an oral enkephalinase inhibitor for use in the treatment of acute diarrhoea. By preventing the degradation of endogenous enkephalins, racecadotril reduces hypersecretion of water and electrolytes into the intestinal lumen.
RACECADOTRIL may have interaction with ACE inhibitors- used to treat high blood pressure (captopril, lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, perindopril). Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking RACECADOTRIL.
Race F 500mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Race F 500mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Race F 500mg Capsule should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Race F 500mg Capsule, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Don't use Race F 500mg Capsule, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Race F 500mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. Are any interactions of Race F 500mg Capsule seen with other medicine?
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Q. How does Race F 500mg Capsule work?
Race F 500mg Capsule works by reducding the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.
Q. How does Race F 500mg Capsule differ from loperamide?
Race F 500mg Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Q. How long should Race F 500mg Capsule be used?
Take Race F 500mg Capsule only for a duration as advised by your doctor. It is also suggested to be taken until your child has two normal stools, not exceeding 7 days. Please consult your doctor for any further information.<br>
