Receca Oral Powder 30 mg/sachet

Receca Oral Powder by NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd contains Racecadotril (30 mg/sachet), an anti-diarrheal oral powder used with rehydration therapy. Priced at ৳10 per sachet (৳300 for 30 sachets), it reduces acute secretory diarrhea by inhibiting intestinal fluid secretion without affecting motility.

This prodrug converts to thiorphan, blocking enkephalinase enzymes to prolong enkephalins’ anti-secretory effects. Suitable for adults and children above 3 months, it acts within 30 minutes. Dosage varies by weight: adults take 1 sachet thrice daily; pediatric doses range from 10-60 mg depending on body weight.

Administration:

• Mix one sachet in 20 ml water
• Stir thoroughly
• Consume immediately

Side effects like headache or rash are rare. Avoid during pregnancy/lactation. No significant drug interactions reported with loperamide. Store below 30°C, protected from light. Maximum treatment duration: 7 days.

Alternate brands include Receca 100 mg tablets. For more on Racecadotril’s mechanism or NIPRO JMI’s products, visit our platform. This cost-effective solution combines rapid action with minimal abdominal discomfort.

Adults: 1 sachet initially, then 3 times daily (pre-meal). Children (3 months-18 years): Weight-based dosing—30kg:60mg; thrice daily. Max 7 days treatment. Administration: Dissolve in 20ml water and consume immediately.

Headache, rash and erythema.

Contraindicated in pregnancy (lack of safety data). Avoid during lactation. Consider alternatives.

Continue rehydration therapy. Use cautiously in renal/hepatic impairment. Ensure accurate pediatric dosing.

Pediatric: Safe from 3 months. Geriatric: No dose adjustment. Renal/Hepatic: Limited data, monitor closely.

No cases of overdose have been reported. In adults, single doses above 2 g which is equivalent to 20 times the therapeutic dose, have been administered, and no harmful effects have been described.