Introduction

Uses of Racetril 10

Diarrhea

Side effects of Racetril 10

Vomiting
Fever

How to use Racetril 10

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Racetril 10 is to be taken with food.

How Racetril 10 works

Racetril 10 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.

What if you forget to take Racetril 10?

If you miss a dose of Racetril 10, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Racetril 10 should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Racetril 10, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Don't use Racetril 10, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Don't use Racetril 10 in children less than 3 months.
Racetril 10 sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Racetril 10. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Information regarding the use of Racetril 10 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Information regarding the use of Racetril 10 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE – Driving: Racetril 10 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Racetril 10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Racetril 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Racetril 10 should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Racetril 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racetril 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.