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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

AD 30mg Sachet is used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in adults and infants greater than 3 months of age. It can be administered as a complementary treatment when acute diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. It contains Racecadotril, which helps in decreasing the intestinal hypersecretion (losing) of electrolytes and water induced by the cholera toxin or inflammation. Thus, it exerts rapid antidiarrheal action, without changing the duration of intestinal transit (bowel transit time or time of food travel in the digestive tract). In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, rash and skin redness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

RACECADOTRIL-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Hetero Drugs Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About AD 30mg Sachet

AD 30mg Sachet is used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in adults and infants greater than 3 months of age. AD 30mg Sachet can be administered as a complementary treatment when acute diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. Acute diarrhoea occurs when there is a sudden onset of 3 or more loose/watery stools per day for at least 14 days.

AD 30mg Sachet contains ‘Racecadotril’, which is a prodrug (inactive form) that gets converted into ‘thiorphan’ (active form), which acts on the epithelium tissues of the small intestine. It helps in decreasing the intestinal hypersecretion (losing) of electrolytes and water induced by the cholera toxin or inflammation. Thus, AD 30mg Sachet exerts rapid antidiarrheal action, without changing the duration of intestinal transit (bowel transit time or time of food travel in the digestive tract).

Take AD 30mg Sachet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take AD 30mg Sachet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, rash and skin redness. 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 you experience these side effects persistently.

Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, or are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking AD 30mg Sachet for 7 days, consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. AD 30mg Sachet should not be given to children younger than three months of age. Avoid consuming alcohol along with AD 30mg Sachet. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of AD 30mg Sachet

AD 30mg Sachet used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The detailed uses of AD 30mg Sachet are as follows:

  • Diarrhoea: AD 30mg Sachet is commonly prescribed to treat acute diarrhoea, by providing symptomatic relief.
  • Rehydration: AD 30mg Sachet 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.
  • Reduction of Gastrointestinal Secretions: AD 30mg Sachet works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhoea.

Directions for Use

• AD 30mg Sachet can be taken before meal or after food. • It is usually taken three times a day or as advised by your doctor. • Dissolve AD 30mg Sachet in the prescribed amount of water and consume it immediately. • Do not store the dissolved mixture for later use. • Do not touch AD 30mg Sachet with wet hands.

Medicinal Benefits

AD 30mg Sachet belongs to antidiarrheal medicines called 'oral enkephalinase inhibitors' used to treat symptoms of acute diarrhoea in adults and infants (more than 3 months of age). AD 30mg Sachet should be used along with dietary measures and abundant liquid intake and administered as a complementary treatment when diarrhoea cannot be treated casually. AD 30mg Sachet is a pro-drug which breaks down into thiorphan (the active form) and works by decreasing the amount of salts and water secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery. Thus it helps in controlling the diarrhoea without interrupting change in bowel movement time.

How AD 30mg Sachet Works

AD 30mg Sachet contains ‘Racecadotril’, which is a prodrug (inactive form) that gets converted into ‘thiorphan’ (active form), which acts on the epithelium tissues of the small intestine. It helps in decreasing the intestinal hypersecretion (losing) of electrolytes and water induced by the cholera toxin or inflammation. Thus, AD 30mg Sachet exerts rapid antidiarrheal action, without changing the duration of intestinal transit (bowel transit time or time of food travel in the digestive tract).

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep AD 30mg Sachet out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Do not take AD 30mg Sachet 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. If your condition does not improve even after taking AD 30mg Sachet for 7 days, consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. AD 30mg Sachet should not be given to children younger than three months of age. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • To avoid aggravating the digestive system, include bland foods such as bananas, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce, and toast.
  • Avoid eating milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, and caffeinated and carbonated drinks. 
  • Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIARRHEALS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking AD 30mg Sachet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether pregnant women can take AD 30mg Sachet or not.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether AD 30mg Sachet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

AD 30mg Sachet does not affect your ability to drive or handle machinery.

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Liver

Caution

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.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

AD 30mg Sachet is safe for children over three months of age if prescribed by the doctor.

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FAQs

AD 30mg Sachet is used to treat symptoms of acute (short-term) diarrhoea in adults and infants greater than 3 months of age. It can be used as a complementary treatment when acute diarrhoea cannot be treated casually.

AD 30mg Sachet works by decreasing the amount of salts (electrolytes) and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby maintaining salt and water balance. Thus, it makes the stools less watery and helps in controlling diarrhoea.

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking AD 30mg Sachet for 7 days. Do not take AD 30mg Sachet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.

Although AD 30mg Sachet helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. AD 30mg Sachet should be taken along with oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration which occurs due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.

Acute diarrhoea occurs when there is a watery stool at least 3 times per day for at least 14 days. In contrast, Chronic diarrhoea lasts for more than 2-4 weeks.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - AD36128

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