Hidrasec Capsule 100mg

About Hidrasec Capsule 100mg

Hidrasec Capsule 100mg Uses

• Treats acute diarrhea in adults
• Used as an add on therapy with oral rehydration therapy (ORT) in acute diarrhea
• Prescribed for sudden watery stools caused by infections or viral gut illness
• Helps manage diarrhea related fluid and electrolyte loss

Hidrasec Capsule 100mg Benefits

• Reduces intestinal fluid secretion without slowing gut movement
• Works quickly, often easing loose stools within hours
• Does not usually cause the constipation seen with some other antidiarrheal drugs
• Can be used alongside oral rehydration salts for better recovery

What Experts Say

Racecadotril is an enkephalinase inhibitor, different from most antidiarrheal medicines. It blocks the breakdown of natural gut compounds called enkephalins, lowering the amount of water and electrolytes released into the intestines during diarrhea. Unlike drugs that slow gut movement, it leaves normal bowel motility unaffected, so the body still clears the infection naturally.

Health experts across Pakistan often pair racecadotril with oral rehydration salts for acute watery diarrhea in children and adults, especially during hot summer months when waterborne infections rise. Studies show it shortens the duration of loose stools and reduces stool output compared to placebo, without the constipation or bloating seen with motility slowing antidiarrheals.

Doctors advise using racecadotril only for short term acute diarrhea, not for chronic or antibiotic related diarrhea, since it does not treat the underlying infection. People with kidney or liver disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and anyone with a known drug allergy should consult a doctor first. Seek care if diarrhea lasts beyond 48 hours, or if fever, blood in stool, or severe dehydration develops.

Drug Class

• Antidiarrheal agent (enkephalinase inhibitor)

Hidrasec Capsule 100mg formula

• Racecadotril 100mg

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Hidrasec Capsule 100mg?

• Take Hidrasec Capsule 100mg by mouth, with or without food
• Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water
• Usual adult dose is one 100mg capsule three times a day until diarrhea resolves
• Continue oral rehydration therapy alongside this medicine as advised by your doctor
• Do not use for more than 7 days without medical advice
• Follow the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• ACE Inhibitors: Combining racecadotril with ACE inhibitors such as enalapril or lisinopril may raise the risk of angioedema (facial or throat swelling).
• Other Antidiarrheal Drugs: Avoid combining with loperamide or other motility slowing agents unless your doctor advises it, since the combined effect on the gut is not well studied.
• Alcohol: Alcohol can worsen dehydration during diarrhea, so it is best avoided while taking this medicine.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic Reaction: Stop the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you notice facial swelling, lip swelling, or a skin rash after taking this capsule.
• Not For Chronic Diarrhea: This medicine is meant for short term acute diarrhea only and does not treat diarrhea caused by antibiotics or long standing bowel conditions.
• Kidney Or Liver Disease: Use with caution and only under medical supervision if you have significant kidney or liver impairment.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Limited safety data is available, so use only if your doctor considers it necessary.
• Persistent Symptoms: See a doctor if diarrhea lasts more than 48 hours, or if fever, blood in stool, or severe dehydration develops.

Hidrasec Capsule 100mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash
• Nausea or stomach discomfort
• Skin swelling or hives (angioedema) in rare cases
• Severe allergic reaction with facial or throat swelling in rare cases
• Erythema multiforme, a rare skin reaction, in isolated cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the capsules in their original blister pack until use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children