Hydral 10mg Sachet
packet of 1.0 gm Sachet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Racecadotril (10mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Hydral 10mg Sachet is a medicine used to treat acute diarrhea in infants and children, reducing the amount of water and salts lost in stools. Hydral 10mg Sachet is a commonly prescribed medicine for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in infants and children. This medicine is usually given when diarrhea cannot be treated effectively with fluids and dietary measures. It reduces the amount of water and salts that are lost in the stools.
Hydral 10mg Sachet has an anti-secretory effect. It reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps to replenish the amount of fluids lost from the body in diarrhea.
How long does Hydral 10mg Sachet take to work?
Treatment with Hydral 10mg Sachet should be continued until two normal stools are passed. However, if the diarrhea does not improve after seven days of treatment, you must consult your doctor. Make sure neither to extend nor to stop the treatment by yourself without consulting your child's doctor. Doing so may have side effects or may lead to a recurrence of symptoms.
My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Hydral 10mg Sachet?
Usually, Hydral 10mg Sachet does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. However, since children under the age of two have underdeveloped membranes, there could be a chance of the medicine entering the brain and causing side effects. Therefore, consult your child’s doctor before giving Hydral 10mg Sachet in such a condition.
My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Hydral 10mg Sachet to my child?
No, children with dairy product intolerance and those who are experiencing milk intolerance should not take this medicine because it contains lactose.
My child is passing watery stools mixed with blood and is also suffering from fever. Is Hydral 10mg Sachet the right choice of treatment?
No, do not give Hydral 10mg Sachet if your child is passing stools mixed with blood or pus along with having a high body temperature (fever). These symptoms are indicative of some underlying pathology (infection) and may require other forms of treatment.
My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Hydral 10mg Sachet?
The use of Hydral 10mg Sachet in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied, so it's best to consult your doctor before giving this medicine to your child for long-term diarrhea.
What all other medicines should my child avoid while taking Hydral 10mg Sachet?
Although Hydral 10mg Sachet is not known to cause any interaction with other medications, it is important to inform your doctor if your child is already taking any medicine. Providing the complete medical history of your child will help the doctor understand your child’s needs better.
Hydral 10mg Sachet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Hydral 10mg Sachet should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss.
- Do not use Hydral 10mg Sachet if your child has blood and pus in the stools or fever.
- Hydral 10mg Sachet is not recommended to be taken more than 7 days unless advised otherwise.
- Do not mix Hydral 10mg Sachet along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
- No common side effects listed.
