Hidrasec Price in the UAE (2026)
Hidrasec (racecadotril): 100 mg capsules, AED 28.50 for 10 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $0.78 per capsuleDiasec costs AED 27.50 per pack for racecadotril 10 mg oral liquid, against AED 43.00 for Hidrasec.
of racecadotril are listed in the UAE, including Diasec.
list Hidrasec: United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Hidrasec strengths, packs and prices in the UAE
| Product | Strength and form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidrasec | 10 mg granules for suspension | 1 | AED 43.00 | — |
| Hidrasec | 30 mg granules for suspension | 1 | AED 42.00 | — |
| Hidrasec | 100 mg capsules | 10 capsules | AED 28.50 | AED 2.85 |
Hidrasec is sold in the UAE as 10 mg oral liquid, 30 mg oral liquid and 100 mg capsule. The official list names Abbott Laboratories GmbH, GERMANY as the manufacturer. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.
Hidrasec vs other racecadotril 10 mg oral liquid in the UAE
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diasec | 16 | AED 27.50 | — |
Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.
Hidrasec price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (this page) | 3 | AED 28.50 | $7.76 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | SAR 21.19 | $5.65 | SFDA public price |
Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.
How public prices work in the UAE
Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.
See every racecadotril product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.
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Sources
- Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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