Receca 10 mg/sachet is a Product of the Generic Racecadotril

Receca 10 mg/sachet belongs to the generic category of Racecadotril. This medicine should be used according to a doctor's advice. We have provided detailed information about the uses, dosage, effectiveness, side effects, precautions, drug interactions, storage conditions, and other important details of Receca 10 mg/sachet. Our goal is to present essential medicine information in one place for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. To better understand Racecadotril and ensure the safe use of this medicine, please read the information below carefully and consult a healthcare professional when necessary.

Description of Receca 10 mg/sachet

Receca 10 mg/sachet may be available as a prescription or over-the-counter medicine, depending on local regulations and medical recommendations. It is used for the treatment and management of specific conditions or symptoms. The way this medicine is used may vary depending on the patient's condition and the advice of a healthcare provider. Detailed information about the approved uses, therapeutic applications, and other relevant details of Receca 10 mg/sachet is provided below to help users gain a clear understanding of this medicine.

What Is Receca 10 mg/sachet Indications and Uses?

Racecadotril is indicated as an adjunct to rehydration therapy for the symptomatic treatment of acute secretory diarrhea.

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of Receca 10 mg/sachet

Racecadotril is a prodrug that needs to be hydrolysed to its active metabolite thiorphan. Thiorphan is an inhibitor of enkephalinase. Enkephalinase is a cell membrane peptidase located in various tissues, notably in the epithelium of the small intestine. This enzyme hydrolyses or breaks down the exogenous peptides and endogenous peptides (enkephalins). Racecadotril protects enkephalins from enzymatic degradation thereby prolonging their action at enkephalinergic synapses in the small intestine and reducing water and electrolytes hypersecretion. Racecadotril exerts rapid antidiarrheal action, without modifying the duration of intestinal transit. Racecadotril does not produce abdominal distension.

Dosage And Administration of Receca 10 mg/sachet

Adults: One capsule initially regardless of the time of the day; then one capsule 3 times daily (preferable before food) untill diarrhea stops.Children (3 months to 18 years): Racecadotril is suitable for children over 3 months of age.

Recommended dose is 1.5 mg/kg body weight.
If Body weight less than 9 kg: 10 mg 3 times daily.
If Body weight 9-13 kg: 20 mg 3 times daily.
If Body weight 13-27 kg: 30 mg 3 times daily.
If Body weight over 30 kg: 60 mg 3 times daily.

Maximum duration of treatment is 7 days.How to use sachet:

Dissolve the powder in 20 ml pure water
Stir well
After dissolving the powder drink full suspension immediately

Drug Interactions of Receca 10 mg/sachet

No interactions with other active substances have been described in humans to date. In humans, joint treatment with Racecadotril and Loperamide or Nifuroxazide does not modify the kinetics of Racecadotril.

Side Effects of Receca 10 mg/sachet

Headache, rash and erythema.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

Due to a lack of clinical data, Racecadotril should not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Precautions And Warnings for Receca 10 mg/sachet

The administration of Racecadotril does not modify the usual rehydration regimens. There are limited data in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. So these patients should be treated with caution.

Therapeutic Class

Anti-diarrhoeal

Storage Conditions of It

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Receca 10 mg/sachet is a Product of the Generic Racecadotril