Also known as: Acetorphan; Tiorfan; Hidrasec
Racecadotril (acetorphan) is a peripherally acting enkephalinase inhibitor that reduces intestinal hypersecretion without affecting gastrointestinal motility. It is used for the treatment of acute secretory diarrhoea, particularly in children. Mediocon Inc manufactures GMP-compliant Racecadotril at its Aurangabad facility.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 81110-73-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₄H₁₉NO₄S |
| Molecular Weight | 297.37 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Enkephalinase Inhibitor / Antidiarrhoeal |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | RAC/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |