Delivering to Gurgaon
Hi, there!
Login / Sign Up
Buy medicines
Buy health products
Book lab tests
Consult a doctor
1mg Care Plan
Cancer Care
Ayurveda
Partnerships
New
Hindi articles
Offers
All diseases
New
All medicines
Medicines by therapeutic class
Contact us
Need help?
Privacy policy
Return policy
Terms and conditions
Editorial policy
Get more features! Download the app now
Medicine Reminders
Monthly/weekly subscriptions
Health records and analysis
24*7 Emergency services
Download app on the App StoreDownload app on the Google play store
Choose city
Sign in to your account
or
By signing in you agree to our
Terms & conditions
 and 
Privacy policy

Racet 100mg Capsule

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 09 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)
Racet 100mg Capsule 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.
Genuine
Authenticity Assured
Prescription
required
₹8.7 MRP ₹93% off 
Sku unavailable
 
 
0
footer-icon
efsr frrrrrr
aaa

General Information

Contains

Racecadotril (100mg)

Marketer

Ethix Healthcare

Storage

Store below 30°C
The content is shown in English
Racet 100mg Capsule image

Product introduction

Racet 100mg Capsule is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take this medicine along with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are vomiting and fever. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

This medicine should not be used in children if they have blood or pus in stools, chronic diarrhea, diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and suffering from kidney or liver disease. It is also not used in children under three months of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Racet Capsule

Side effects of Racet Capsule

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 Racet
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • General discomfort
  • Headache

How to use Racet Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Racet 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Racet Capsule works

Racet 100mg Capsule has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to reduce the amount of fluid loss from the body in diarrhoea.

Quick tips

  • Racet 100mg Capsule should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
  • Don't use Racet 100mg Capsule, 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 Racet 100mg Capsule, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
  • Racet 100mg Capsule should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
  • Don't use Racet 100mg Capsule, 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 Racet 100mg Capsule, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.
  • Don't use Racet 100mg Capsule in children less than 3 months.
  • Racet 100mg Capsule sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.
  • Not approved for adult and children above 13 years.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Racet 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Racet 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Racet 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Racet 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

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

Liver

CAUTION
Racet 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Racet 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
sljrsr jrjrrrrr

Frequently asked questions

No interactions with other medicine have been described in humans.
Racet 100mg Capsule 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.
Racet 100mg Capsule does not affect motility as compared to Loperamide. It means less chance of developing rebound constipation.
Take Racet 100mg Capsule 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>
Racet 100mg Capsule is a medicine which rapidly inhibits excessive intestinal secretion without causing constipation and without any central effect.
Racet 100mg Capsule is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by registered medical practitioner.
Yes, it helps to reduce the stool output.
It should always be used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORS).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Acyl-Alpha Amino Acids Derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Enkephalinase Inhibitors

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

  1. Racecadotril. Vernouillet: SOPHARTEX; revised Jul. 2015. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Racecadotril. Ireland: Bioprojet Europe Ltd.; 2011 [revised 16 Jul. 2015]. [Accessed on 28 Mar. 2018] (online) Available from:
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
test
Related products
Products related to Racet 100mg Capsule
4.4Rating star
Tata 1mg Vitamin B Complex Capsules | Multivitamin Supplement | Nutrition Booster
60 capsules
₹425

₹383

order for
₹150
4.5Rating star
Eno Powder | Provides Fast Relief from Acidity | Flavour Lemon
5 gm Powder
₹9.7
₹10
3% off

₹8.7

order for
₹150
4.6Rating star
Dabur Pudin Hara Active Liquid | Effective Cooling Relief from Gas, Indigestion & Stomach Ache Liquid
10 ml Liquid
₹24.3
₹25
3% off

₹21.9

order for
₹150
Min order qty: 2
4.2Rating star
Dabur Hajmola Sachet (4 Candies Each) Regular
20 Sachets
₹19.4
₹20
3% off

₹17.5

order for
₹150
4.6Rating star
Electral Powder | ORS for Replenishing Body Fluids & Electrolytes | For Stomach Care
21.8 gm Powder
₹19.2
₹19.8
3% off

₹17.3

order for
₹150
4.4Rating star
Softovac Bowel Regulator for Effective Relief from Constipation
100 gm Powder
₹165
₹170
3% off

₹149

order for
₹150
4.5Rating star
Vitazyme Syrup
200 ml Syrup
₹94.1
₹97
3% off

₹84.7

order for
₹150
4.5Rating star
Vizylac Capsule | For Stomach Care | Restores Intestinal Flora & Intestinal Immunity
15 capsules
₹61.2
₹63
3% off

₹55.1

order for
₹150
4.6Rating star
Z&D DS 20 Suspension
15 ml Suspension
₹94.3
₹97.2
3% off

₹84.9

order for
₹150
4.5Rating star
Kidicare Plus Syrup Orange
200 ml Syrup
₹174
₹179
3% off

₹157

order for
₹150
Related ayurvedic ingredients
Chamomile
Chamomile
Isabgol
Isabgol
100% genuine products
100% genuine products
Safe & secure payments
Safe & secure payments
No contact delivery
No contact delivery
Fully sanitized facilities
Fully sanitized facilities

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
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
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea
<h3 class=titleMediumExtraBold>Want to know more</h3>

Want to know more

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information
<h3 class=titleMediumExtraBold>Have issue with the content</h3>

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Marketer details

Name: Ethix Healthcare
Address: 94, 4th avenue, sundar nagar, guindy, chennai, 600032, tamil nadu, india

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

Lab tests offered by us

Why we need a prescription?
Image of Step
Provide right medicines
Prescriptions are complex documents. We proof read and recheck at various steps to provide you the right medication in the correct form and dose
Image of Step
In accordance with the law
Most medicines cannot be sold without a valid prescription, as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945
close sheet