baby hydral 10mg powder - Racecadotril (10mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026

What is baby hydral 10mg powder used for?

Ad 10mg Sachet (Racecadotril) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Racecadotril (10mg), which Enkephalinase inhibitor; reduces intestinal fluid secretion. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Racecadotril
  • Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š baby hydral 10mg powder Uses & Benefits

Acute diarrhea in adults and children

Off-label uses: Chronic diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Racecadotril
Brand NameAd 10mg Sachet
ManufacturerAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassEnkephalinase inhibitor
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration
DistributionWidely distributed in tissues
Protein Binding90%
MetabolismHydrolyzed to active metabolite thiorphan
Half-Life1-2 hours
ExcretionRenal (metabolites)
BioavailabilityHigh
Onset of Action30 minutes
Peak Plasma Time1 hour
Duration of Action8 hours

How It Works

Enkephalinase inhibitor; reduces intestinal fluid secretion

Mechanism Steps

1Inhibits enkephalinase enzyme
2Increases endogenous enkephalin levels
3Reduces intestinal fluid and electrolyte secretion

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take baby hydral 10mg powder

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of baby hydral 10mg powder

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Constipation

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Angioedema
  • Severe allergic reactions

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hepatitis
  • Pancreatitis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Anticholinergics Major Increased anticholinergic effects
Opioids Major Increased risk of constipation
ACE inhibitors Moderate Enhanced hypotensive effect
Diuretics Moderate Electrolyte imbalance
Antacids Minor Reduced absorption of racecadotril

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • Opioids

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • ACE inhibitors
  • Diuretics

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to racecadotril, severe renal impairment, hepatic encephalopathy

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Stool frequency, hydration status, electrolytes

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive treatment

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 23, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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