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Racecadotril Price in the UAE (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Abu Dhabi DoH public price per capsule
AED 2.85

Cheapest 100 mg capsule: Hidrasec, AED 28.50 for 10 capsules. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.78 per capsule
AED 28.50
cheapest pack (10 capsules)
AED 85.50
30 capsules (1 a day for a month)
5
listed products
public price
price type
What you actually pay

What a patient pays for racecadotril in the UAE

AED 28.50
official public price for Hidrasec, 10 capsules
Up to AED 28.50
you pay at the pharmacy

The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.

5 products

2 different brand names across 3 strengths are on the official list.

India

has the lowest listed price per capsule for the same strength: $0.072 vs $0.78 here (different price types; see below).

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How much will Racecadotril 100 mg capsule cost you?

capsules per day: 1 a day

Your doctor decides how many capsules you need. This is a cost estimate only, using AED 2.85 per capsule.

Estimated cost
AED 85.50
For a full yearAED 1,040
Per capsule in USD$0.776
Every listed product

All 5 racecadotril products in the UAE

Racecadotril official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Hidrasec100 mg capsules10 capsulesAED 28.50AED 2.85
Diasec10 mg granules for suspension16AED 27.50—
Hidrasec10 mg granules for suspension1AED 43.00—
Diasec30 mg granules for suspension16AED 27.50—
Hidrasec30 mg granules for suspension1AED 42.00—
Same medicine, other countries

Racecadotril 100 mg capsule: the UAE vs 2 other countries

India$0.072
South Africa$0.77
United Arab Emirates (this page)$0.78
Lowest listed price per capsule (USD)
By country
CountryPrice typePer capsule (local)Per unit (USD)
IndiaJan Aushadhi MRP₹6.88$0.072
South AfricaSingle Exit Price (SEP)R12.76$0.77

Countries publish different kinds of price (manufacturer, reimbursement or retail), so differences are partly due to what is measured. Converted at official US dollar pegs (AED, SAR) and ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026.

What this price means

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.

Read the full guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

Strengths and forms

Every strength and form of racecadotril in the UAE

Strengths and forms
Strength and formProductsCheapest packCheapest per unit
10 mg oral liquid2AED 27.50—
30 mg oral liquid2AED 27.50—
100 mg capsule1AED 28.50AED 2.85

Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.

Brand names

Brands of racecadotril in the UAE

2 brand names of racecadotril are on the official list in the UAE. Each brand page shows every pack and the cheapest alternative with the same strength.

Who supplies it

Racecadotril manufacturers in the UAE

The official list names 2 manufacturers for racecadotril in the UAE: Abbott Laboratories GmbH, GERMANY and Athena Drug Delivery Solutions Pvt Ltd[Ambernath; India], In.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does racecadotril cost in the UAE?
Official public prices for racecadotril in the UAE range from AED 28.50 to AED 43.00 per pack across 5 listed products. The cheapest 100 mg capsule works out at AED 2.85 each (about $0.78).
What kind of price is this?
It is 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.
How much will I pay for racecadotril at a pharmacy in the UAE?
Up to AED 28.50 for Hidrasec (10 capsules). The most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge (public price). Insurance may cover part.
What is the cheapest racecadotril 100 mg capsule in the UAE?
Hidrasec at AED 28.50 for 10 capsules, or AED 2.85 per capsule.
What brands of racecadotril are sold in the UAE?
2 brand names are on the official list, including Diasec (from AED 27.50) and Hidrasec (from AED 28.50).
Who makes racecadotril sold in the UAE?
Manufacturers named on the official list include Abbott Laboratories GmbH, GERMANY and Athena Drug Delivery Solutions Pvt Ltd[Ambernath; India], In.
Is racecadotril cheaper in other countries?
For 100 mg capsule, the lowest listed price per capsule is $0.072 in India and $0.77 in South Africa, compared with $0.78 in the UAE. Each country publishes a different type of price, so treat this as a rough guide.
Evidence

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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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