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Priceca 100mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

RACECADOTRIL-100MG

Uses:

<p>Priceca 100mg Tablet used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Priceca 100mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Diarrhoea: </strong>Priceca 100mg Tablet is commonly prescribed to treat acute diarrhoea, by providing symptomatic relief.</li><li><strong>Rehydration: </strong>Priceca 100mg Tablet helps in rehydration by reducing the frequency and amount of stool output, thereby minimising the loss of water and essential salts (electrolytes) from the body. This helps maintain fluid balance and supports the body's natural hydration processes.</li><li><strong>Reduction of Gastrointestinal Secretions:</strong> Priceca 100mg Tablet works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhoea.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Priceca 100mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'antidiarrheal' used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in infants and children over 3 months of age. Priceca 100mg Tablet contains 'Racecadotril', a prodrug (inactive form) that gets converted into 'thiorphan' (active form), which reduces the watery secretions produced by the intestine. It helps in decreasing the loss of fluid from the body, thus reducing the symptoms of diarrhoea and the risk of dehydration.

FAQs

Priceca 100mg Tablet is used to treat diarrhoea.

Priceca 100mg Tablet reduces the watery secretions produced by the intestine. It helps in decreasing the loss of fluid from the body, thus reducing the symptoms of diarrhoea and the risk of dehydration.

Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of Priceca 100mg Tablet based on the child's condition, not exceeding 7 days. Consult the doctor if diarrhoea persists for more than 7 days.

To compensate for the fluid loss due to your child's diarrhoea, Priceca 100mg Tablet should be given along with adequate replacement of fluid and electrolytes/salts such as ORS (oral rehydration solution). However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.