Racecadotril (100mg)

DESCRIPTION

AD 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea. It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures. This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea. AD 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.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

USE OF

Treatment of Diarrhea

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. AD 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Enkephalinase inhibitor

HOW TO USE

AD 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.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with AD 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of AD 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of AD 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : SAFE – AD 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : CAUTION – AD 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AD 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of AD 100mg Capsule should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease. – Liver : CAUTION – AD 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AD 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of AD 100mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Dizziness | General discomfort | Headache

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. Are any interactions of AD 100mg Capsule seen with other medicine?::: No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.| Q. How does AD 100mg Capsule work?::: AD 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.| Q. How does AD 100mg Capsule differ from loperamide?::: AD 100mg Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.| Q. How long should AD 100mg Capsule be used?::: Take AD 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. | Q. Is AD 100mg Capsule a novel anti-diarrheal?::: AD 100mg Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.| Q. Is AD 100mg Capsule is over the counter (OTC) medicine?::: AD 100mg Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.| Q. Does AD 100mg Capsule reduce stool output? ::: Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.| Q. Can AD 100mg Capsule be used alone?::: It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

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