Hydrasec Capsule 100mg (Racecadotril)

Adult dose

○ Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily; it is recommended to take it before meals. Administer until 2 normal bowel movements have occurred; the treatment period should not exceed 7 days. ○ No special dose adjustment is required in elderly patients. ○ Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment or renal impairment.

This medication may cause severe skin reactions; therefore, use should be discontinued immediately if any abnormal skin symptoms occur. Allergic reactions, such as hypersensitivity or angioedema, may occur, so patients should consult medical personnel promptly if these symptoms arise. In particular, Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, characterized by severe skin reactions and eosinophilia, has been reported, and patients should carefully monitor their skin condition. This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to Racecadotril or its excipients, pregnant or nursing women, infants under 3 months old, or patients with diarrhea containing blood or pus, accompanied by fever, chronic diarrhea, or persistent or uncontrolled vomiting. Moreover, patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication. Patients with a history of angioedema or those taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors should exercise particular caution and must consult healthcare professionals before using this medication. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction should use this medication with increased caution and closely monitor their condition. During the use of this drug, skin reactions such as headache, rash, erythema, edema, urticaria may occur, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals promptly. It is important to continue existing treatments without changing hydration methods. Do not use this medication if you have diarrhea containing blood or pus or fever, as its effectiveness for antibiotic-associated diarrhea has not been proven. This medication does not significantly affect driving or operating machinery, so it does not hinder daily activities. Care should be taken as interaction with other medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, may increase the risk of angioedema. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication due to insufficient safety data. No specific adverse effects have been reported from overdose, but it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Severe skin reactions, hypersensitivity, angioedema, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), headache, rash, erythema, erythema multiforme, tongue swelling, facial swelling, lip swelling, eyelid swelling, urticaria, nodular erythema, papular rash, lichen, pruritus, toxic skin rash, anaphylactic shock

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule filled with white powder and a light yellowish color.

Package unit

10 capsules (10 capsules/blister x 1)