Racida Sachet 10 gm

Racida Sachet is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Racida Sachet are as follows:

• Treatment of Acute Diarrhoea: Racida Sachet helps manage sudden diarrhoea that lasts for less than two weeks by reducing fluid loss from the intestines.
• Supportive Therapy: Racida Sachet is often used alongside oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to ensure adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement during diarrhoea.
• Reduction of Gastrointestinal Secretions: Racida Sachet works by decreasing water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, aiding in controlling diarrhoea.

Racida Sachet 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. Racida Sachet 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.

• Racida Sachet can be given with food, or as advised by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Racida Sachet should be given by mixing it with food or dissolving it in water in a glass or baby bottle.
• Do not store the leftover mixture for later use.

• Keep your child hydrated: Give plenty of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) along with Racida Sachet to replace lost fluids and essential minerals.
• Continue regular feeding: Keep breastfeeding, formula feeding, or your child's usual diet as tolerated to provide important nutrients and support recovery.
• Offer bland foods: Once vomiting has stopped, give small meals such as bananas, rice, applesauce, or plain toast. Avoid fatty, spicy, or highly sugary foods until your child recovers.
• Encourage small, frequent drinks: Offer small sips of fluids regularly instead of large amounts at once, as this may help reduce vomiting.

• Check the sachet before use: Do not use it if the sachet is torn, damp, or damaged.
• Do not exceed the recommended duration: Do not use Racida Sachet for more than 7 consecutive days unless advised by your doctor.
• Watch for signs of dehydration: Contact your doctor immediately if your child develops a dry mouth, cries without tears, has sunken eyes, or becomes unusually sleepy.
• Seek medical advice for severe symptoms: Do not give Racida Sachet if your child has blood or mucus in their stool or a high fever unless advised by a doctor.
• Mix thoroughly before use: Always mix the powder or granules completely into liquid or food so that no dry clumps remain before giving it to your child.