Racenil 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of symptoms of acute diarrhea. It should be used along with abundant liquid intake and dietary measures. This medicine is used when fluid and dietary measures are not sufficiently effective to control diarrhea.

Racenil 100mg Tablet treats acute diarrhoea.

Uses of Racenil Tablet

Treatment of Diarrhea

Benefits of Racenil Tablet

In Treatment of Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Racenil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Racenil

Vomiting
Dizziness
General discomfort
Headache

How to use Racenil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Racenil 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Racenil 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Racenil 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Racenil 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Racenil 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Racenil 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Racenil 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Racenil 100mg Tablet should be avoided in children with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Racenil 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racenil 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Racenil 100mg Tablet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Don't use Racenil 100mg Tablet, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.
Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Don't use Racenil 100mg Tablet, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Enkephalinase inhibitor

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

My stomach problems for nearly two months in the daytime, affecting five to six times to go to the toilet.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea

Dear My son PATIENT suffering from diarrhea everytime after 1 month he got diarrhea, what is the substitute for his diarrhea how ut can cure please help me

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment

FAQs

Are any interactions of Racenil 100mg Tablet seen with other medicine?

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.

How does Racenil 100mg Tablet work?

Racenil 100mg Tablet works by reducding the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.

How does Racenil 100mg Tablet differ from loperamide?

Racenil 100mg Tablet does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.

How long should Racenil 100mg Tablet be used?

Take Racenil 100mg Tablet only for a duration as advised by your doctor. It is also suggested to be taken until your child has two normal stools, not exceeding 7 days. Please consult your doctor for any further information.<br>

Is Racenil 100mg Tablet a novel anti-diarrheal?

Racenil 100mg Tablet is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.

Is Racenil 100mg Tablet is over the counter (OTC) medicine?

Racenil 100mg Tablet is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.

Does Racenil 100mg Tablet reduce stool output?

Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.

Can Racenil 100mg Tablet be used alone?

It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

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