Smecta, 3 g 10 pcs.

Antidiarrheal drug, is an aluminosilicate of natural origin.

It has an adsorptive effect.

It stabilizes the mucous barrier of the gastrointestinal tract, forms polyvalent bonds with glycoproteins of mucus, increases the amount of mucus and improves its cytoprotective properties (in relation to the negative effect of hydrogen ions of hydrochloric acid, bile salts, microorganisms and their toxins).

It has selective sorption properties due to its discoid-crystalline structure; it adsorbs bacteria and viruses in the gastrointestinal lumen.

Smecta^® in therapeutic doses does not affect intestinal motility.

Diosmectite is radiopaque and does not stain the stool.

The aluminum in diosmectite is not absorbed from the GI tract, including in GI diseases accompanied by symptoms of colitis and colonopathy.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

How to take, the dosage

Treatment of acute diarrhea:

In adults:

3 sachets daily for 7 days.
The daily dose may be doubled at the beginning of treatment.

In children over 2 years of age:

2 sachets daily.
The daily dose may be doubled at the beginning of treatment.

Prepare the suspension before use.
For adults, the contents of the sachet are dissolved in 1/2 cup of water, gradually pouring the powder and stirring it evenly.
For children the contents of the sachet may be dissolved in a baby bottle (50 ml) and dispersed at several times during the day or mixed with some semi-liquid product (porridge, mashed potatoes, compote, baby food).

Interaction

Special Instructions

Use with caution in patients with a history of severe chronic constipation.

The therapy with Smecta ® in adults in combination with rehydration measures is prescribed if necessary.

The complex rehydration measures are prescribed depending on the course of the disease, age and characteristics of the patient.

The interval between taking Smecta and other medicines should be 1-2 hours.

Pediatric use

In children with acute diarrhea, the drug should be used in conjunction with rehydration measures.

Impact on driving and operating ability

No information available.

Contraindications

Side effects

Digestive system disorders: in clinical trials rarely – constipation (weakly expressed, passed after adjustment of the drug dose).

Allergic reactions: in routine practice, very rare – urticaria, rash, pruritus, Quincke’s edema.

Overdose