About Recada Sachet
Recada Infant Sachet 10mg contains racecadotril, used alongside oral rehydration to treat acute diarrhea in infants.
Recada Sachet Uses
- Treats acute diarrhea in infants and young children
- Used alongside oral rehydration therapy to reduce fluid loss
- Helps shorten the duration of watery diarrhea
- Reduces the frequency of loose stools
Recada Sachet Uses in Urdu
- بچوں میں اچانک شروع ہونے والے اسہال کا علاج کرتا ہے
- او آر ایس کے ساتھ مل کر جسم میں پانی کی کمی کم کرتا ہے
- پتلے پاخانے کے دورانیے کو کم کرنے میں مدد دیتا ہے
- بار بار ہونے والے پتلے پاخانے کی تعداد کم کرتا ہے
How to use Recada Sachet?
- Mix the sachet contents into a bottle of water, formula or soft food
- Stir well and give the dose to the infant right away
- Do not prepare a dose in advance and store it for later
- Continue oral rehydration fluids alongside this sachet as advised
Contraindications
- Not suitable for infants under three months of age
- Should not be given to a child with a known allergy to racecadotril
- Avoid in children with chronic, ongoing diarrhea rather than a short acute episode
- Contraindicated in severe kidney impairment
Drug Interactions
- ACE inhibitors such as captopril or enalapril: combined use raises the risk of facial or throat swelling called angioedema
Risks and warnings
- Bloody or feverish diarrhea: seek medical care promptly since this can signal a more serious infection
- Dehydration risk: this sachet supports but does not replace fluid and electrolyte rehydration
- Sucrose content: use cautiously in infants with a known sucrose or fructose intolerance
- Persistent symptoms: consult a doctor if diarrhea continues beyond seven days
Recada Sachet Side Effects
- Mild skin rash
- Headache or dizziness in older children
- Abdominal discomfort
- Constipation in rare cases
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C protected from moisture
- Keep sachets in their original sealed pack until use
- Keep out of reach of children
