Smecta Orange-Vanilla 3 g

Indication

Treatment of acute diarrhoea in adults and children above 2 years, in addition to oral rehydration; symptomatic treatment of chronic functional diarrhoea in adults; symptomatic treatment of pain associated with functional bowel disease in adults.

Ingredients

• Diosmectite 3 g

Direction

Oral use. Dissolve the contents of the sachet in half a glass of water just before use. Adults: usually 3 sachets per day; in acute diarrhoea the dose may be doubled at the start of treatment. Children over 2 years with acute diarrhoea: 2 sachets per day (up to 4 per day at the start). Read the package leaflet before use.

Side effects

• Constipation (common)
• Bloating or flatulence
• Rarely
• allergic reactions such as rash
• itching or swelling
• stop use and seek medical help

Precautions

• Oral rehydration remains essential in acute diarrhoea
• especially in children
• Take other medicines at a different time (about 2 hours apart)
• as diosmectite may reduce their absorption
• Consult a doctor if diarrhoea persists beyond 2 days or is accompanied by fever
• blood in stools or vomiting
• Use with caution in patients with a history of severe chronic constipation
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children