Smecta, Medicine for diarrhea, 10 sachets

Taking:

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Treatment of acute diarrhea:

For children over 2 years of age - 2 sachets a day.

At the beginning of an episode of acute diarrhea, the dose may be doubled (i.e. up to 4 sachets per day).

In adults - Typically, 3 sachets a day are used

At the beginning of an episode of acute diarrhea, the dose may be doubled (i.e. up to 6 sachets per day)

Symptomatic treatment of chronic functional diarrhea:

In adults - Typically, 3 sachets a day are used

Treatment duration:

If you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 to 3 days, contact your doctor. It is not recommended to use Smecta for a long time or frequently without consulting a doctor.

Method and route of administration:

Oral administration. Immediately before administration, the contents of the sachet should be dissolved in liquid until a suspension is obtained.

For children over 2 years of age: The contents of the sachet can be dissolved in a bottle with 50 ml of water and administered in small portions during the day; it can also be mixed with semi-liquid foods: broth, cooked fruit, purees, ready-made meals for children.

For adults: The contents of the sachet can be dissolved in half a glass of water.

Interactions:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

The adsorption properties of this medicine may affect the rate and/or extent of absorption of other substances. Therefore, no other medicine should be given at the same time as diosmectite.

A 2-hour break is recommended between taking Smecta and other medicines.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:

There are no or limited data on the use of Smecta in pregnant or breast-feeding women.

Smecta is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Smecta should not be used during breastfeeding.

The effect of the drug on human fertility has not been assessed.