AD 100mg Capsule (Racecadotril 100mg)

AD 100mg Capsule

AD 100mg Capsule is an antidiarrheal medicine which is used for the treatment of acute diarrhea. This treatment should be continued until the frequency of stools reached to normal. This medicine should be discontinued if any symptoms of skin reactions appear.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ad 100 MG Capsule
Hydral 100 MG Capsule
Alembic Ltd.
Racedot 100 MG Capsule
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Racigyl 100 MG Capsule
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Racy 100 MG Capsule
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Redotil 100 MG Capsule
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ad 100 MG Capsule
Tonsilitis
Skin rash
swelling of face and lips
Headache
Difficulty to breath
Swelling of eye or eyelid
Urinary retention
Difficulty in breathing
Hives and redness of skin
Itching
Uses of Ad 100 MG Capsule
What is it prescribed for?
Diarrhea
This medicine is used in the treatment of acute diarrhea

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to racecadotril or any other inactive ingredient present in the formulation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Severe diarrhea
This medicine is not effective in severe diarrhea patients and also in antibiotic-associated diarrhea patients.
Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Severe vomiting
The availability of this medicine is decreased in patients with severe vomiting, therefore not used in patients with severe vomiting.
Skin reactions
This medicine is known to cause mild to moderate skin reactions. The treatment should be discontinued if any symptoms of skin rash appear.
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.