Hidrasec 100 mg 10 capsulas

What Hidrasec is and what it is used for
Hidrasec is a medicine that contains racecadotril as an active ingredient.

It is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of acute nonspecific diarrhea in adults.

You should see a doctor if it gets worse or does not improve after 2 days.

How to take Hidrasec
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is one capsule (100 mg) three times a day to be swallowed accompanied by a glass of water.
Hidrasec should preferably be taken before main meals, but to start your treatment you can take one capsule of Hidrasec at any time of the day.
Treatment should be continued until 2 normal bowel movements occur. The maximum duration of the treatment will be 2 days.
To compensate for fluid loss due to diarrhea, this medication should be used in conjunction with adequate fluid and salt replacement (electrolytes). The best restitution of fluids and salts is achieved with a solution called oral rehydration (please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure).

No dosage adjustment is required in the elderly.

Use in children and adolescents
Children and adolescents cannot take this medicine.

If you take more Hidrasec than you should
If you take more Hidrasec than you should, please contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, Telephone 91 562 04 20 (indicating the medicine and the amount ingested).

If you forget to take Hidrasec
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Just continue with the treatment.

LEAFLET