Information

Diatril is the brand name for racecadotril 100mg that is enkephalinase inhibitor used in treatment of acute diarrhoea. 

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Therapeutic Class

Anti-diarrhoeal drug

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Dose and Direction of Use

• Swallow the capsule without ay modification to the capsule.
• Follow the dosing schedule and timing as per the prescription. 
• Take the medication orally with food.

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Mode of Action

Racecadotril is an antisecretory agent with a different mechanism of action from existing antidiarrhoeal agents. It functions by selective inhibition of the enzyme neutral endopeptidase (also known as enkephalinase), a cell membrane peptidase enzyme found most commonly on the epithelium of the small intestine.

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Uses

• Acute diarrhoea

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Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to ingredients

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Precautions and Warning

• Consult with doctor about health issues before starting the medication.
• Follow the dosing schedule strictly.
• Do not skip or double take the medication.
• Do not take the medicine more than 7 days unless prescribed by the doctor.
• If any hhypersensitive reaction occurs, consult with doctor soon.
• Do not start or stop taking medicine randomly without consulting with doctor.

 

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