Smecta*60 Sachets. A New Step in Treating Diarrhoea -Powder for Oral Suspension.

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Smecta drug does not have any indication for pregnant and lactating women. Therefore, before using, you should consult your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks of the drug.

If your doctor has informed you of an intolerance to certain sugars. This medicine contains two sugars (glucose and sucrose). Its use is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases). Inappropriate use of antibiotics may lead to the development of resistance: use antibiotics only on medical prescription, adhere to its dosage and duration, do not give or advise another person an antibiotic prescribed for you .Of the side effects should be noted the likelihood of constipation. The fact is that the drug slightly reduces intestinal motility. However, in people who are not prone to constipation, this phenomenon can occur only in the case of taking the drug in too large quantities. Therefore, it is important not to exceed the dose specified in the instructions for use. In pregnancy, the drug is quite possible, but they should not be treated for longer than three days. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.

SmectaGo ® is a caramel-cocoa ready to drink liquid preparation that can be used for adults and children above 2 years old for symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea. In adults: On average 3 sachets per day. In practice, the dosage can be doubled at the start of treatment. Smecta ® (dioctahedral smectite) is an edible natural clay used for the symptomatic treatment of diarrhoea.DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary) This drug may decrease the absorption of many drugs. A delay of at least 2 hours (or even 4 hours with antibiotics of the quinolone family) must be observed between taking this drug and that of other treatments. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment. The ingredients in the drug are very benign, only work for the digestive tract, so they do not adversely affect the mother and the fetus.

For acute diarrhea, adults should take 6 sachets per day for 3 days. Then take 3 sachets for another 2 – 4 days. a b Lee KJ (October 2015). "Pharmacologic Agents for Chronic Diarrhea". Intestinal Research. 13 (4): 306–312. doi: 10.5217/ir.2015.13.4.306. PMC 4641856. PMID 26576135. Maintain food intake (preferably grilled meat and rice) during the bout of diarrhoea, excluding certain supplements and in particular, raw vegetables, fruit, green vegetables, spicy food and frozen foods and drinks. Children: the contents of the sachet can be mixed with 50 ml of water or with a semi-liquid food (e.g., broth, Smecta ® contains two sugars (glucose and sucrose). Its use is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose or galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase – isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).Many parents are interested in the question: is Smecta suitable for children? Yes, and Smecta is so reliable in terms of safety that it can be given even to babies, of what not every remedy for indigestion can boast. Another advantage of smectite is that it does not interfere with X-ray examination of the digestive organs. Smecta is characterized by a simple method of application, which makes it a popular tool.

This medicine can decrease the absorption of many medicines. A delay of at least 2 hours (or even 4 hours with antibiotics of the quinolone family) must be observed between taking this medication and taking other treatments. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. In children and infants, acute diarrhea should be treated in combination with the early administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to prevent dehydration.Children and infants: The content of the sachet may be mixed in a bottle of 50ml of water to be given during the day, or mixed with a semi-liquid food, such as broth, compote, puree, baby food… Do not use this medication for a long time without your doctor's advice : examinations may be necessary if symptoms persist. Do not use this medication for long periods of time without the advice of your doctor: tests may be necessary if symptoms persist. The drug protects the digestive system very well thanks to its high adhesion and impact on the protective film.