Redotil 100

Capsule · Dr. Reddy's
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Redotil 100 is a capsule made by Dr. Reddy's that contains Racecadotril 100 mg. Racecadotril is a anti-diarrhoea: reduces the water lost in acute diarrhoea in adults and children.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Racecadotril100 mg

What it is used for

Reduces the water lost in acute diarrhoea in adults and children.

How it works

Reduces water and salt secretion into the gut, easing acute diarrhoea without slowing the bowel.

How to take it

Taken with ORS, usually three times a day for up to 7 days; children's sachets by weight.

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Rash

Get medical help straight away if

  • Blood in stool, high fever or diarrhoea lasting more than 3 days
  • Swelling of the face

Be careful

Always give ORS as well; see a doctor if there is blood in the stool.

Other medicines and interactions

Avoid with ACE inhibitors (angioedema risk).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Redotil 100?

Redotil 100 is a capsule by Dr. Reddy's containing Racecadotril 100 mg.

What is Redotil 100 used for?

Reduces the water lost in acute diarrhoea in adults and children.

How should I take Redotil 100?

Taken with ORS, usually three times a day for up to 7 days; children's sachets by weight. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Redotil 100?

Common side effects include: Headache, rash. Get medical help straight away for: Blood in stool, high fever or diarrhoea lasting more than 3 days, swelling of the face.

Does Redotil 100 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Redotil 100 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Redotil 100?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.