Racika 100mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'antidiarrheal' used to treat acute (short-term) diarrhoea in infants and children over 3 months of age. Acute diarrhoea occurs suddenly and lasts for a short while.

Racika 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.

In some cases, Racika 100mg Tablet may cause side effects such as inflammation of the tonsils, rash and erythema (skin redness). You are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let the doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in Racika 100mg Tablet. Keep the doctor informed about your child's health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Racika 100mg Tablet used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Racika 100mg Tablet are as follows:

• Diarrhoea: Racika 100mg Tablet is commonly prescribed to treat acute diarrhoea, by providing symptomatic relief.
• Rehydration: Racika 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.
• Reduction of Gastrointestinal Secretions: Racika 100mg Tablet works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhoea.

• Racika 100mg Tablet can be administered with or without food as advised by the doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • It should be given as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Racika 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. Racika 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.

Do not give Racika 100mg Tablet to the child if they are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if your child is below 3 months or 7kgs, if the child has a fever and blood/pus in the stool, chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, the child has more than 6 liquid stools per day or has diarrhoea accompanied by weight loss; the child is suffering from impaired kidney or liver function, prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting, or diabetes. Let the doctor know if your child is on any other medications, including herbal products or vitamin/mineral supplements.