Description
Smecta Powder Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
No
Generics
Dioctahedral Smectite
Used For
Diarrhea Relief
How it works
Due to its leaflet structure and its high plastic viscosity, it possesses a powerful coating property on the gastrointestinal mucosa. By interacting with glycoproteins of mucus, it increases the resistance of the mucosal gel in response to aggressive agents. By its action on the gastrointestinal mucous barrier and its high binding capacity. Smecta protects the gastrointestinal mucosa. It is radiolucent, does not colour the stools and, at usual doses, does not modify the physiological intestinal transit time.
Smecta Powder Usage And Safety
Dosage
Dioctahedral Smectite
Side Effects
Very rare cases of development or aggravation of constipation have been reported; treatment may be continued after decreasing the dosage.
Drug Interactions
As the adsorbent properties of this product may interfere with the rates and/or levels of absorption of other substances, it is recommended not to administer any other drug at the same time.
Indication
It is used in : Symptomatic treatment of irritable Bowel Syndrome in adults and gastroesophageal reflux in infant due to mucoprotective effects. – Treatment of acute and chronic diarrhoea.
When not to Use
None . Ask your physician or pharmacist before using.
Smecta Powder Precautions
Precaution
It is not a rehydration therapy. The treatment does not dispense with rehydration, should this prove to be necessary.
Smecta Powder Warnings
Warning 1
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to certain sugars.
Warning 2
Consult your doctor if the symptoms of acute diarrhoea are not relieved within three days .
Warning 3
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have previously suffered from acute constipation.
Smecta Powder Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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