Smecta Orange-Vanilla Diosmectite 3 g per sachet

Indication

Treatment of acute diarrhea in adults and children older than 2 years, in children together with oral rehydration solution; symptomatic treatment of chronic functional diarrhea and pain associated with functional bowel disorders in adults.

Ingredients

• Diosmectite 3 g per 3.76 g sachet

Direction

For oral use. Suspend the contents of a sachet immediately before use. For acute diarrhea in children from age 2 years: 4 sachets per day for 3 days, then 2 sachets per day for 4 days. For acute diarrhea in adults: an average of 3 sachets per day for 7 days; the daily dose may be doubled at the start of treatment. For other adult indications: an average of 3 sachets per day. Follow the package leaflet or advice from a healthcare professional. Adults may mix a sachet in half a glass of water; for children, mix it in 50 mL water to be given throughout the day or with semi-liquid food.

Side effects

• Constipation (common)
• rash or vomiting (uncommon)
• urticaria (rare)
• allergic reactions of unknown frequency
• which may include skin redness
• itching
• swelling of the face or throat
• difficulty breathing
• faintness
• or collapse. Seek immediate medical attention for a serious allergic reaction.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to diosmectite or any ingredient. Use with caution with a history of severe chronic constipation.
• Do not use in infants or children under 2 years. For acute diarrhea in children older than 2 years
• give oral rehydration solution early and do not use Smecta for more than 7 days. Chronic use should be avoided.
• Diosmectite may reduce absorption of other medicines. Do not take other medicines at the same time
• separate them from Smecta by more than 2 hours if possible.
• Seek medical advice if acute diarrhea does not improve or worsens after 3 days
• or if abdominal pain occurs with fever or vomiting. Maintain hydration.
• The orange
• vanilla formulation contains glucose and sucrose
• consult a healthcare professional if you have sugar intolerance
• fructose intolerance
• glucose
• galactose malabsorption
• or sucrase
• isomaltase deficiency. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.