Synonyms: (+/-)-acetorphan | acetorphan | Hidrasec®
racecadotril is an approved drug (UK (2011))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Racecadotril (acetorphan) is an orally administered antidiarrheal drug. It is a prodrug that is hydrolysed to its active metabolite thiorphan (an enkephalinase inhibitor).
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Racecadotril is approved for use as an antidiarrheal agent in several European, South American and South East Asian countries. It is not approved for use in the US. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) |