Racecadotril (Hidrasec) is a new class of drug for the treatment of acute diarrhoea. In our New products review, Steve Chaplin presents the clinical data relating to its efficacy and adverse events, and Drs Al‐Hilou, Patel and Wilkinson discuss its place in therapy.
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