Racécadotril 100 mg Biogaran is a medication indicated for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults, as a supplement to dietary measures.
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RACECADOTRIL 100 mg Biogaran CONSEIL for Diarrhea is a medication indicated for the symptomatic and short-term treatment of (acute) in adults ( ages 15 and older) as a supplement to dietary measures.
Racecadotril 100 mg Biogaran Conseilis available in capsule form. Box containing 1 blister pack of 10 capsules.
Do not use this medication in children (under 15 years of age). FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN 15 years of age and older.
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Racecadotril: 100 mg per capsule.
Lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.
Capsule shell: yellow iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin
KEEP THIS MEDICINE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Diarrhea causes a loss of fluids and electrolytes. It is necessary to:
In all these cases, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Use of this medication is not recommended in patients with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome (rare hereditary disorders).
Racecadotril Biogaran 100 mg isavailable in a box of 10 capsules.
In case of diarrhea, the most important thing is to prevent dehydration and the loss of minerals.You should drink enough fluids—in small amounts to avoid vomiting—using liquids rich in sugar and minerals.
Oral rehydration solutions (such as Ydrovit, for example) are the products of choice. They are balanced and tailored to your needs. They consist mainly of water, salt, and sugar. Sugar provides energy, reduces vomiting, and helps the intestines absorb salt and water.
Please note: Medications are not like other products. Read the medication label carefully before ordering. Keep medications out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Be aware of potential interactions with other medications you are currently taking.
Racecadotril 100 mg Biogaran - For the Relief of Acute Diarrhea
A Solution for Acute Diarrhea
Racecadotril 100 mg Biogaran is an effective medication indicated for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults. It helps you quickly restore intestinal comfort, in addition to appropriate dietary measures.
How Does Racecadotril Work?
Racecadotril works by inhibiting the action of enkephalinase, an enzyme that promotes fluid secretion in the intestine during diarrhea. By reducing this secretion, racecadotril helps decrease the frequency of loose stools, allowing you to better manage your diarrhea.
Using Racécadotril 100 mg Biogaran
Tips for Use
To get the most out of Racécadotril 100 mg Biogaran, follow these guidelines:
Recommended Dosage
The dosage of Racécadotril may vary depending on the severity of the diarrhea and your doctor’s instructions. In general, the recommended dose is one 100 mg capsule, taken once or twice daily. Follow your healthcare professional’s recommendations carefully.
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ANSM - Last updated: 26/09/2017
RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg capsule
racecadotril
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any of the side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 3 days.
1. What is RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN COUNCIL 100 mg, hard capsule and in which cases is it used?
2. What should I watch for before taking RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg capsule?
3. How to take RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg, capsule?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg capsule?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN COUNCIL 100 mg capsule AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group - ATC code: A07XA04.
You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 3 days.
This medication is indicated for the symptomatic and short-term treatment of transient (acute) diarrhea in adults as a complement to dietary measures.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN COUNCIL 100 mg capsule?
Do not take RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg, capsule:
· If you are allergic to racecadotril or any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6;
· if you are taking an ACE inhibitor and you have a history of angioedema under ACE inhibitors.
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL.
Diarrhea causes loss of liquids and mineral salts. It is necessary that :
· rehydrate with abundant salted or sweetened beverages to compensate for fluid losses due to diarrhea (average adult daily water intake is 2 liters);
· maintain diet the time of diarrhea:
o Excluding certain intakes and especially raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy dishes, as well as frozen foods or drinks.
o By favoring grilled meats and rice.
You should tell your doctor if:
· you notice the presence of blood or pus in your stool and if you have a fever (temperature above 38 ° C), or dehydration (which can result in weight loss, fatigue, discomfort, the eyes are dug and encircled);
· you have diarrhea occurring during broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy;
· you have a kidney or liver disease;
· in case of prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting.
If diarrhea persists after 3 days, contact your doctor.
Skin reactions have been reported with the use of this drug. In most cases, these reactions are mild and moderate. If severe skin reactions occur, treatment with racecadotril should be discontinued immediately.
The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose or galactose malabsorption syndrome (rare hereditary diseases).
Children and Youth
This medication is not suitable for children.
Other medicines and RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg capsule
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may be taking any other medicines, including an ACE inhibitor to lower your blood pressure and help your heart work.
This medicine contains racecadotril. Other medications may contain it. Do not combine them to exceed the maximum recommended doses (see HOW TO TAKE RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN TIP 100 mg capsule).
RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN TIP 100 mg, capsule with food and beverages
Not applicable.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Based on available data, caution should be exercised in avoiding use of racecadotril during pregnancy at any time.
In the absence of data on the passage of racecadotril in milk, this drug should not be administered during breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
This medicinal product has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg, capsule contains lactose
If your doctor has told you about an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. HOW TO TAKE RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN TIP 100 mg, capsule?
RESERVED FOR ADULTS.
Dosage
One capsule at any time, then one capsule three times a day, preferably before or at the beginning of the three main meals.
A dosage adjustment for the elderly is not necessary.
Administration mode
Oral, to swallow with a glass of water.
Duration of treatment
Stop treatment as soon as the stools are again consistent or even hard, or if no saddle is issued for more than 12 hours.
Do not exceed 3 days of treatment.
Use in children and adolescents
Not applicable.
If you take more RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN TIP 100 mg, capsule you should not have
Immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg capsule
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you stop taking RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg capsule
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse for more information.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
You should stop RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL and seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of angioedema such as:
· Swelling of the face, tongue or pharynx.
· Difficulty swallowing.
· Urticaria and difficulty breathing.
Common side effects (reported in at least 1 in 100 patients but in less than 1 in 10 patients):
Headache.
Uncommon side effects (reported in at least 1 in 1000 patients but in less than 1 in 100 patients):
Rash and erythema (redness of the skin).
Frequency not known (can not be estimated from the available data):
Erythema multiforme (pinkish lesions at the extremities and in the mouth), edema of the tongue, edema of the lips, edema of the eyelids, edema of the face and face, angioedema (subcutaneous inflammation affecting various parts of the body) , urticaria, erythema nodosum (inflammation in the form of a nodule under the skin), papular rash (rash with small hard and pustular lesions), pruritus (itching affecting the whole body), prurigo (itching skin lesions) , toxidermia.
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr .
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN TIP 100 mg, capsule?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiry date which is stated on the package and the label . The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicine does not require special precautions for storage.
Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL contains: capsule
· The active substance is:
Racecadotril ................................................. .................................................. 100 mg
For a capsule.
· The other components are:
Lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.
Capsule envelope : yellow iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin
What is RACECADOTRIL BIOGARAN CONSEIL 100 mg hard capsules and contents of the pack
This medication is in the form of an opaque yellow size 2 capsule containing a white or whitish powder. Box of 10 capsules.
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Health Education Council
Diarrhea causes loss of liquids and mineral salts. It is necessary that :
· rehydrate with abundant, salty or sweetened beverages to compensate for fluid losses due to diarrhea (drinking at least 2 liters per day),
· feeding the time of diarrhea:
o remove raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy dishes, and frozen foods or drinks;
o favor grilled meats and rice.
antidiarrheal
This medication is a generic of TIORFAN.
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
RACÉCADOTRIL BIOGARAN TIP 100 mg: capsule (yellow); box of 10.
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Biogaran Laboratory
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| racecadotril | 100 mg |
| Lactose | 41 mg |
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