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 diseases in adults.

Ingredients

• Diosmectite 3 g per sachet (3.76 g)

Direction

Dissolve the contents of one sachet in half a glass of water and drink. Adults: usually 3 sachets per day; for acute diarrhoea the dose may be doubled at the start of treatment. Children over 2 years (acute diarrhoea): 4 sachets per day for 3 days, then 2 sachets per day for 4 days. Take other medicines at a different time (about 2 hours apart). Follow the leaflet or your doctor's advice.

Side effects

• Constipation (common)
• Flatulence or vomiting (uncommon)
• Rarely allergic reactions such as rash
• itching or swelling
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Not for children under 2 years
• In acute diarrhoea
• especially in children
• ensure oral rehydration to prevent dehydration
• Separate intake from other medicines by about 2 hours as it may reduce their absorption
• Use with caution in patients with a history of severe chronic constipation
• Consult a doctor if diarrhoea persists for more than 2 days or is accompanied by fever or blood in stools
• Read the leaflet before use. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.