Hidrasec
Hidrasec is a medicine used to treat sudden diarrhea in adults when the cause of the diarrhea cannot be treated directly.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Racecadotril
Manufacturer
Bioprojet Europe Ltd.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one capsule three times a day.
Method
Swallow the capsule with a glass of water, preferably before your main meals. You can take the first dose at any time of day.
Important
Do not take more than three capsules in a single day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
RARE
- •Skin rash and reddening of the skin
- •Swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue (angioedema)
- •Widespread skin rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome)
- •Sudden, severe allergic reactions including difficulty breathing, swelling, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, and feeling faint.
- •Other skin problems, such as hives, red patches on skin and in mouth, or itchy skin.
Important Warnings
- Do not take Hidrasec if you are allergic to racecadotril or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Hidrasec if you have had a severe skin rash, peeling skin, blisters, or mouth sores after taking racecadotril.
- Talk to your doctor before taking Hidrasec if your stools contain blood or pus, or if you have a fever. This could mean you have a bacterial infection that needs specific treatment.
- Talk to your doctor if your diarrhea is long-lasting or caused by antibiotics.
- Talk to your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
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- Talk to your doctor if you have prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting.
- Stop taking Hidrasec and get medical help right away if you experience swelling of your face, lips, throat, or tongue, which could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction (angioedema). This swelling can happen at any time during treatment.
- Stop taking Hidrasec and see a doctor right away if you develop a widespread rash, fever, or swollen lymph nodes, as these can be symptoms of a severe skin reaction (DRESS syndrome).
- Hidrasec contains lactose (a type of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Possible risk of angioedema when used in combination with ACE inhibitors. (updated 11.9.2023)