Racecadotril (100mg)
Dirasec 100mg 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Dirasec
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dirasec 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Dirasec 100mg 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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dirasec 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Dirasec 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Dirasec 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Dirasec 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Dirasec 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dirasec 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dirasec 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
Dirasec 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dirasec 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Dirasec 100mg 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.
Dirasec 100mg Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Take Dirasec 100mg 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.
Dirasec 100mg Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Dirasec 100mg Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).
