Introduction About ALFLORA 30MG TABLET

ALFLORA 30MG TABLET contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheals. It is used in children for the management of acute diarrhoea (sudden onset of three or more loose stools per day, lasting less than 14 days).

Symptoms associated with diarrhoea includes abdominal cramps and pain, nausea, vomiting and severely it may cause blood or pus in the stool.

Before administering ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child has kidney, liver, lungs or heart diseases.

This medicine may cause side effects such as tonsillitis, rash and erythema (skin redness). Consult your child’s doctor if any of the side effects worsens or if your child experiences any unusual effects.      

Uses Of ALFLORA 30MG TABLET

• Manage acute diarrhoea in children

How ALFLORA 30MG TABLET Works

ALFLORA 30MG TABLET helps in the management of diarrhoea as it has an antisecretory mechanism. It acts on the naturally occurring substances in our body called endogenous opioids (enkephalins) and manages their degradation which reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestine without disturbing the movements of the intestines.  

How to use ALFLORA 30MG TABLET

Give ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to your child as advised by the physician. Dissolve the medicine in a glass of water and then give it to your child to drink immediately. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of ALFLORA 30MG TABLET for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of ALFLORA 30MG TABLET

How To Manage Side Effects

Skin rash:

Tell your child not to scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing for your child while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your child’s skin. Consult your child’s doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

ALFLORA 30MG TABLET is intended for use in children only.

Breastfeeding

ALFLORA 30MG TABLET is intended for use in children only.

Driving and Using Machines

NA

Alcohol

NA

Kidney

NA

Liver

NA

Allergy

Do not give ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to your child if your child is allergic to Racecadotril.

Interactions

A. Drug–Drug Interactions:

Before giving ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to your child, inform to child’s doctor if your child has taken or might take any other medicine including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine.

Overdosage:

If your child or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ALFLORA 30MG TABLET, consult your child’s doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep ALFLORA 30MG TABLET out of reach to children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs About ALFLORA 30MG TABLET

What is ALFLORA 30MG TABLET and why is it given?

ALFLORA 30MG TABLET contains Racecadotril which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiarrheal medicines. It is indicated in the management of acute diarrhoea in children. Consult a pediatrician for advice before giving ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to your child.

How long does it take for ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to work?

ALFLORA 30MG TABLET is taken orally and gets absorbed in the body from intestine and gets converted into its active form. The peak levels of this medicine in the body are reached within 1 hour of taking it.

Is ALFLORA 30MG TABLET an antibiotic?

No, ALFLORA 30MG TABLET is an antidiarrheal medicine which helps in managing acute diarrhoea by reducing the secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestine without disturbing the movements of the intestines.

How to administer ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to my child?

Give ALFLORA 30MG TABLET to your child as advised by the physician. Dissolve the medicine in a glass of water and then give it to your child to drink immediately. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of this medicine for your child depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition. 

What side effects are seen with ALFLORA 30MG TABLET?

ALFLORA 30MG TABLET may cause side effects such as tonsillitis, rash and erythema (skin redness). Consult your child’s doctor if any of the side effects worsens or if your child experiences any unusual effects.       

References

1. KD. Tripathi. Drugs for Constipation and Diarrhoea. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 685.

2. Singh N, Narayan S. Racecadotril: A Novel Antidiarrheal. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. October 2008. [Accessed on 4th July 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5035239/

3. Gordon M, Akobeng A. Racecadotril for acute diarrhoea in children: systematic review and meta-analyses. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. March 2016. [Accessed on 4th July 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789705/

4. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Zedott DT (Racecadotril Dispersible Tablets). [Revised in May 2014] [Accessed on 4th July 2022] https://www.torrentian.com/pisheet/Upload/PI_Sheet/2526.pdf