Uses of Receca

Diarrhea

Side effects of Receca

Vomiting
Fever

How to use Receca

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

How Receca works

Receca 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 Receca?

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

Quick Tips

Receca should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Receca, 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 Receca, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
Don't use Receca in children less than 3 months.
Receca 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 Receca. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Information regarding the use of Receca during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Information regarding the use of Receca during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE – Driving: Receca does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Receca should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Receca may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Receca should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Receca should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Receca may be needed. Please consult your doctor.