Racecadotril

Indications & Dose:

Adjunct to rehydration, for the symptomatic treatment of

uncomplicated acute diarrhoea

BY MOUTH USING CAPSULES

Adult: Initially 100 mg, then 100 mg 3 times a day until

diarrhoea stops; maximum duration of treatment 7 days, dose to be taken preferably before food

BY MOUTH USING GRANULES

Child 3 months–17 years (body-weight up to 9 kg): 10 mg

3 times a day until diarrhoea stops; maximum duration

of treatment 7 days

Child 3 months–17 years (body-weight 9–12 kg): 20 mg

3 times a day until diarrhoea stops; maximum

duration of treatment 7 days

Child 3 months–17 years (body-weight 13–27 kg): 30 mg 3 times a day until diarrhoea stops; maximum duration

of treatment 7 days

Child 3 months–17 years (body-weight 28 kg and above): 60 mg 3 times a day until diarrhoea stops; maximum duration of treatment 7 day

Contraindications:

Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea 

Side Effects:

 Common or very common Headache (in adults) Uncommon Erythema . rash

Frequency not known Angioedema . pruritus . urticaria.

PREGNANCY Manufacturer advises avoid—no information available.

BREAST FEEDING Manufacturer advises avoid— no information available.

HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT

In adults Manufacturer advises caution. ¶% In children Manufacturer advises avoid.

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