About racecadotril
Antidiarrheal enkephalinase inhibitor
Used for
- Short-term treatment of acute diarrhea in children, alongside oral rehydration.
Usual adult dose
Not applicable to this children’s product.
Usual dose in children
For children aged over 3 months: 1.5 mg/kg per dose, three times daily; follow local product instructions.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Rash or itching
- Nausea or vomiting
Important warnings
- Oral rehydration remains essential; seek care for dehydration, blood in stools, or persistent diarrhea.
- Avoid with previous allergy to racecadotril; stop and seek help for swelling or breathing difficulty.
- Use cautiously with ACE inhibitors, which may increase the risk of facial or airway swelling.
- Not generally recommended for infants under 3 months.
Pregnancy
Not recommended; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended because information on transfer into breast milk is limited.
Interactions
- ACE inhibitors, such as ramipril or enalapril, may increase angioedema risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.