Racetril 15mg Powder is a commonly prescribed medicine for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in infants and children. This medicine is usually given when diarrhea cannot be treated effectively with fluids and dietary measures. It reduces the amount of water and salts that are lost in the stools.

Racetril 15mg Powder treats acute diarrhoea.

Uses of Racetril 15mg Powder in children

Treatment of Diarrhea

Benefits of Racetril 15mg Powder for your child

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.

Side effects of Racetril 15mg Powder in children

Racetril 15mg Powder does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Racetril

Skin rash
Vomiting
Dizziness
General discomfort
Headache

How can I give Racetril 15mg Powder to my child?

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Racetril 15mg Powder is to be taken with food.

How Racetril Powder works

Racetril 15mg Powder has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to replenish the amount of fluids lost from the body in diarrhea.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Racetril 15mg Powder should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Racetril 15mg Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Racetril 15mg Powder should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racetril 15mg Powder may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Racetril 15mg Powder to my child?

Do not panic. You can give the missed dose medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Racetril 15mg Powder should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss.
Do not use Racetril 15mg Powder, if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
Racetril 15mg Powder is not recommended to be taken more than 7 days unless advised otherwise.
Do not mix Racetril 15mg Powder along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
Do not give Racetril 15mg Powder if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.
Do not give Racetril 15mg Powder if your child is less than 3 months of age.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Enkephalinase inhibitor

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

My stomach problems for nearly two months in the daytime, affecting five to six times to go to the toilet.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea

Dear My son PATIENT suffering from diarrhea everytime after 1 month he got diarrhea, what is the substitute for his diarrhea how ut can cure please help me

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment

FAQs

Q. How long does Racetril 15mg Powder take to work?

Treatment with Racetril 15mg Powder should be continued until two normal stools are passed. However, if the diarrhea does not get better after seven days of treatment you must talk to the doctor. Make sure neither to extend nor to stop the treatment by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor. Doing so may have side effects or may lead to a recurrence of symptoms.

Q. My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Racetril 15mg Powder?

Usually, Racetril 15mg Powder does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. But, since children below the age of 2 have underdeveloped membranes, there could be a chance of the medicine entering the brain and causing side effects. So, consult your child’s doctor before giving Racetril 15mg Powder in such a condition.

Q. My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Racetril 15mg Powder to my child?

No, children having intolerance to dairy products and milk are advised not to take this medicine as it contains lactose.

Q. My child is passing watery stools mixed with blood and is also suffering from fever. Is Racetril 15mg Powder the right choice of treatment?

No, do not give Racetril 15mg Powder if your child is passing stools mixed with blood or pus along with having a high body temperature (fever). These symptoms are indicative of some underlying pathology (infection) and may require some other line of treatment.

Q. My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Racetril 15mg Powder?

The use of Racetril 15mg Powder in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child for long-term diarrhea.

Q. What all other medicines should my child avoid while taking Racetril 15mg Powder?

Although Racetril 15mg Powder is not known to cause any interaction with other medicines, you should inform the doctor if your child is taking any medicine. It is best to narrate the complete medical history of your child as this will help the doctor understand your child’s needs better.

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