Smecta Orange-Vanilla 3 g

Indication

Anti-diarrhoeal: symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic diarrhoea in adults and children aged 2 years and above, together with oral rehydration where needed; also symptomatic relief of pain associated with oesophageal, gastric and intestinal disorders.

Ingredients

• Diosmectite 3 g

Direction

Dissolve the contents of one sachet in half a glass of water and take orally. Adults: usually 3 sachets per day (acute diarrhoea: the dose may be doubled at the start of treatment). Children 2 years and above: as directed on the leaflet or by a doctor. Take at a distance (about 2 hours) from other medicines.

Side effects

• Constipation.
• Bloating or flatulence
• rarely vomiting.
• Rarely
• allergic reactions such as rash
• itching or swelling.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if side effects persist or become severe.

Precautions

• Not for children under 2 years of age.
• Diarrhoea causes fluid loss: drink plenty of fluids or use oral rehydration salts
• especially in children and the elderly.
• Diosmectite may reduce absorption of other medicines
• take them about 2 hours apart. See a doctor if diarrhoea lasts more than 2 days or comes with fever
• blood in stool or vomiting.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially if pregnant
• breastfeeding or taking other medicines.