Racecadotril + Saccharomyces Boulardii

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Racecadotril + Saccharomyces boulardii is available in capsule, powdered sachets form for oral administration.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for use in both adults and children. It can be given to children as young as three years old under the guidance of a doctor.

Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients allergic to any of its components.
• It should not be used by individuals with bloody stools or high fever, indicating a possible bacterial infection.
• Patients with severe kidney issues or those who are immunocompromised should avoid this medication.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with antifungals (eg., fluconazole), antibiotics (eg., metronidazole), ACE inhibitors (eg.,captopril and enalapril), and potassium-sparing diuretics (eg., spironolactone).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Racecadotril + Saccharomyces boulardii might lead to symptoms such as intense headache or increased gastrointestinal discomfort. If you suspect an overdose, consult your doctor immediately.
• If you miss a dose of Racecadotril + Saccharomyces boulardii, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• To manage nausea, try taking the medicine with food or a small snack.
• If experiencing constipation, consider increasing your intake of water throughout the day.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Racecadotril + Saccharomyces boulardii does not typically affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. No special precautions are necessary in this regard.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The use of Racecadotril + Saccharomyces boulardii during pregnancy and lactation should only be considered if clearly needed and recommended by a doctor.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with liver disease should exercise caution while taking this medicine.
• Additionally, individuals recovering from major surgery or acute pancreatitis should consult their doctor before starting this medicine.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintaining adequate hydration is crucial while managing diarrhoea. Increase your intake of fluids to help replace what is lost through diarrhoea.
• Include probiotic-rich foods such as yoghurt in your diet to help replenish beneficial gut bacteria.
• Avoid foods that can irritate the digestive system, such as spicy and greasy foods, during active diarrhoea episodes.
• Consider eating smaller, more frequent meals instead of three large ones to ease digestion.
• Maintain good personal hygiene practices like washing hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection which can cause diarrhoea.

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