Hidrasec Dosage/Direction for Use

Hidrasec: For oral use.
One capsule initially, regardless of the time of day. Then, one capsule three times daily, preferably before main meals. Treatment should be continued until two normal stools are recorded. Treatment should not exceed 7 days. Long-term treatment with rececadotril is not recommended.
If no improvement is seen after 3 days of treatment a doctor should be consulted.
Special populations: Children: There are specific formulations intended for infants, children and adolescents.
Older people: Dosage adjustment is not necessary in older people.
Hidrasec Paediatric: HIDRASEC PAEDIATRIC SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN (see Precautions).
The recommended dose is determined according to body weight: 1.5 mg/kg per dose (corresponding to 1 to 2 sachets), three times daily at regular intervals.
The total daily dose should not exceed approximately 6 mg/kg.
The table as follows defines the usual dosage according to the weight and age of the infant or child. Use the weight of the child to calculate the dose. If this is not possible, use the age of the child. (See table.)

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In conjunction with Oral Rehydration Salts solution, treatment should be initiated with the recommended number of sachets regardless of the time. Further treatment should be given approximately 8 hourly until the cessation of diarrhoea.
If symptoms persist for more than 7 days then the patient should seek further medical advice.
Treatment should be continued until two normal stools are recorded.
Long-term treatment with racecadotril is not recommended.
There are no monitored clinical trials in infants under fewer than 3 months of age.
Special populations: There are no studies in infants or children with renal impairment or hepatic impairment (see Precautions).
Directions for use: With water: Open the HIDRASEC Paediatric sachet by cutting across the top as marked.
Add the HIDRASEC Paediatric granules to a small amount of clean water. Stir the water and granules vigorously and give to the child to drink before the granules have had time to settle in the bottom of the cup or glass. If any granules remain in the bottom of the cup or glass after administration, add a little more water, stir and give to the child to drink, repeating until all the granules have been swallowed by the child.
Directly in the child's mouth: HIDRASEC Paediatric can also be given by sprinkling the contents of the sachets on the child's tongue.
With food: HIDRASEC Paediatric can also be given mixed in a small amount of food on a spoon.
Whatever the method of administration, it is important to ensure that all of the required dosage is taken by the child.