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Racetril is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule, Powder, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diarrhoea.
The optimal dosage of Racetril is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Racetril include Nausea or vomiting, Fever. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Racetril as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Racetril are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Racetril is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Racetril's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Racetril related warnings section.
Racetril is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Racetril with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Racetril is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Racetril is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Racetril safe for pregnant women?
Racetril can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Racetril safe during breastfeeding?
Racetril should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Racetril on the Kidneys?
Racetril has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Racetril on the Liver?
Racetril is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Racetril on the Heart?
Racetril is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Racetril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Racetril habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Racetril is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Racetril you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Racetril is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Racetril cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Racetril
There is no information on the effects of taking Racetril with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Racetril
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Racetril.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 685-686