Redotil Powder

Composition of Redotil Powder

Redotil Powder contains Racecadotril (10mg). It belongs to the Enkephalinase inhibitor (intestinal antisecretory) class of medicines.

Uses of Redotil Powder

• Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea in infants and children (usually >3 months)
• as an adjunct to oral rehydration therapy (ORS); may be used in acute diarrhoea in adults as per physician advice.

Key benefits

• Reduces stool output in acute diarrhoea
• Shortens duration of diarrhoea
• Helps control watery stools without slowing gut movement
• Adjunct to ORS to improve symptom relief

How Redotil Powder works

Racecadotril is an enkephalinase inhibitor. It reduces intestinal hypersecretion of water and electrolytes by increasing endogenous enkephalins in the gut, without significantly affecting intestinal motility.

How to take Redotil Powder

Dissolve the contents of the sachet in a small amount of water, milk, or food and administer immediately. Use as prescribed by the doctor, typically given 3 times daily until diarrhoea stops (not usually beyond 7 days). Continue ORS; maintain hydration. For pediatric use, dose is weight/age-based as advised by the physician.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause bloating and loose motions. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Redotil Powder

Most side effects of Redotil are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• rash
• pruritus
• urticaria

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Redotil Powder

Warnings and precautions

Not a substitute for oral rehydration—ORS is essential. Do not use in chronic diarrhoea, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, or diarrhoea with blood in stools/high fever unless advised by a doctor. Use with caution in severe renal/hepatic impairment. Stop and seek medical help if allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty) occurs. In children, consult a doctor if diarrhoea persists >48 hours, signs of dehydration occur, or vomiting prevents oral intake.

Do not take Redotil if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed.

Interactions with other medicines

No major clinically significant interactions commonly reported; use caution with other medicines that can cause constipation or affect GI function. Inform the doctor about all ongoing medicines.

How to store Redotil Powder

Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Redotil Powder

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Redotil Sachet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.</li> <li><div>Don't use Redotil Sachet, if you have blood and pus in the stools or fever. This may be due to bacterial infection and may need different treatment.</div></li> <li>Not recommended to be taken more than 7 days.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.</li> <li>Don't use Redotil Sachet, if you have uncontrolled vomiting.</li> <li>Don't use Redotil Sachet in children less than 3 months.</li> <li>Redotil Sachet sachet should be taken orally, directly or mixed with water. Make sure it is mixed well, and then give the total dose immediately to your child.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiarrheal

Drug class:

Enkephalinase inhibitor (intestinal antisecretory)