RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is indicated in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. Diarrhoea is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools.
RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections.
You are advised to take RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may cause common side effects such as headache and rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, kidney or liver problems, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS for 7 days, consult your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects/interactions.
Diarrhoea
RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is used in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections. RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS improves the intestinal environment, faecal characteristics, better regulation of motions and defecation frequency. It inhibits pathogens by producing antibacterial bacteriocins, enhancing phagocytosis, preventing pathogen attachment to the gastrointestinal epithelium, and strengthening the epithelium.
Do not take RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood, or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to yeast.
Drug-Drug Interactions: RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may interact with anti-fungal medications and ACE inhibitors (captopril, lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, perindopril).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a weak immune system, HIV/AIDS, or cancer.
It is not known if alcohol affects RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult your doctor if you any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS does not affect your ability to drive or handle machinery.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor.
If your condition does not improve even after taking RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS for 7 days, consult your doctor.
Diarrhoea: It is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools. Diarrhoea could be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhoea generally lasts for a few days. It could occur due to bacterial, viral infection or food poisoning. Chronic diarrhoea lasts for at least four weeks. It could occur due to intestinal disease/disorder such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. The causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reaction to any medicine, viral infection, bacterial infection, intestinal disease, parasitic infection, and stomach or gallbladder surgery. The symptoms of diarrhoea include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, dehydration, bloating, frequent urge to empty the bowels, and a large volume of stools or watery stools.