Hidrasec 100mg Capsule

Hidrasec 100mg Capsule contains racecadotril, an antidiarrhoeal medicine used in adults to treat acute (sudden-onset) diarrhoea. Unlike medicines that simply slow down bowel movement, racecadotril works by reducing the excessive secretion of water and electrolytes into the gut that occurs during diarrhoea, while allowing the bowel to continue moving normally. It is taken alongside oral rehydration to replace fluids and salts lost through diarrhoea, and is not a substitute for identifying and, where needed, treating the underlying cause of the diarrhoea.

Hidrasec 100mg Capsule is a prescription medicine in Malaysia. It is only supplied after an online consultation with a doctor through DoctorOnCall, who will assess your symptoms, the likely cause and duration of your diarrhoea, and your medical history before issuing a prescription. This helps ensure the medicine is appropriate for your situation and that any warning signs requiring further medical attention are not overlooked.

Racecadotril is an enkephalinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the breakdown of the body’s own enkephalins in the gut wall, which prolongs their natural action of reducing the excessive secretion of water and electrolytes into the intestine that causes watery stools. Because it does not slow down gut motility the way some other antidiarrhoeal medicines do, it helps normalise stool consistency and frequency without causing constipation or bloating from delayed bowel transit.

Hidrasec 100mg Capsule should only be used according to the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor following an online consultation with DoctorOnCall. Capsules are usually swallowed whole with a glass of water and may be taken with or without food. Oral rehydration solution should be used alongside Hidrasec to replace fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea, especially in the presence of vomiting or reduced fluid intake.

The typical adult dose of Hidrasec 100mg Capsule is one capsule taken at the onset of diarrhoea, followed by one capsule every 8 hours as needed, in addition to standard oral rehydration measures. Treatment is usually continued only until diarrhoea resolves and should not exceed 7 days without further medical assessment. Always follow the exact dose and duration given on your prescription rather than any general guidance, and do not exceed the prescribed amount.

Hidrasec 100mg Capsule is generally stable for up to 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly and unopened. Always check the expiry date printed on the blister strip or carton before use, and do not take the capsules if the date has passed.

Store Hidrasec 100mg Capsule at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius, in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the capsules in their original packaging until ready to use, and keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Known hypersensitivity to racecadotril or any ingredient in the capsule
• Chronic diarrhoea or diarrhoea of unclear, prolonged cause without medical assessment
• Severe renal or hepatic impairment, unless specifically advised by a doctor
• Not recommended for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor
• Not for use in patients with bloody diarrhoea, high fever, or suspected invasive bacterial infection without prior medical evaluation

• No clinically significant food interactions have been established; the capsule can generally be taken with or without meals
• Caution advised when used with other medicines affecting gut motility or absorption, as the combined effect has not been extensively studied
• Inform your doctor of all other medicines, supplements, and herbal products you are taking, especially if you have kidney or liver conditions
• Report any new medicines started during treatment to your doctor

• Continue oral rehydration solution alongside Hidrasec to prevent dehydration
• Take the next dose only if diarrhoea symptoms persist, roughly every 8 hours as advised
• Do not use for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor
• Seek medical attention promptly if you notice blood in your stool, high fever, or facial swelling
• Stop treatment once your bowel motions return to normal

Hidrasec 100mg Capsule is intended to relieve the symptoms of acute diarrhoea rather than treat its underlying cause, so prompt medical evaluation is important if diarrhoea is severe, persistent, accompanied by blood, high fever, or signs of dehydration such as reduced urination, dizziness, or dry mouth. It is generally used as a short adjunct to oral rehydration therapy rather than a long-term treatment. Elderly patients and those with kidney or liver conditions should be assessed carefully by their doctor before starting treatment.