Racecadotril
Also sold as: Hidrasec
Prescription neededDiarrhoea and rehydration
Comes as:CapsuleSachet
Also sold as: Hidrasec
Usual adult dose: 100 mg first, then 100 mg three times a day before meals, until 2 normal stools are passed; no longer than 7 days. Always give ORS as well. Children: sachets dosed by weight — ask your doctor.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Using racecadotril with ACE inhibitors increases the risk of angioedema (face and throat swelling).