Smectics: instructions for using the medicine, structure, Contraindications
Active material: Diosmectite
When ATH: A07BC05
CCF: Antidiarrheal drug with adsorbing action
ICD-10 codes (testimony): A09, K30, K59.1, P78.3, P78.9, R12, R14
When CSF: 11.02
Manufacturer: BEAUFOUR IPSEN PHARMA (France)
Smectics: dosage form, composition and packaging
◊ Powder for oral suspension (orange) grayish-white to grayish-yellow, from weak non-specific to slight smell of vanilla.
| 1 again. | |
| dioctahedral smectite | 3 g |
Excipients: Dextrose monohydrate, sodium saccharin, orange flavor, vanilla flavor.
3.76 g – bags (10) – packs cardboard.
3.76 g – bags (30) – packs cardboard.
◊ Powder for oral suspension (vanilla) grayish-white to grayish-yellow, with vanilla scent.
| 1 again. | |
| dioctahedral smectite | 3 g |
Excipients: vanillin, Dextrose monohydrate, sodium saccharin.
3.76 g – bags (10) – packs cardboard.
3.76 g – bags (30) – packs cardboard.
Smectics: pharmachologic effect
Antidiarrheal drug of natural origin. It has an absorbent effect.
It stabilizes the mucosal barrier, polyvalent forms due to mucus glycoproteins, It increases the amount of mucus and improves its gastroprotective properties (about the adverse action of the hydrogen ions of hydrochloric acid, bile salts, microorganisms and their toxins).
Smectics® It has selective sorption properties, which explains its discoid-crystal structure; adsorbs located in the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract bacteria, viruses.
Smectics® at therapeutic doses, did not affect the motility.
Smectics: pharmacokinetics
Smectics® not absorbed. Excreted unaltered.
Smectics: testimony
- acute and chronic diarrhea (allergic, drug genesis; in violation of the nutrition and quality of food composition);
- infectious diarrhea (in the complex therapy);
- symptomatic treatment of heartburn, swelling and discomfort in the stomach with gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, cars.
Smectics: dosing regimen
Adults appoint 3 g (1 bag) 3 times / day. Before taking the contents 1 sachet should be dissolved in half a glass of water, vsyp powder gradually and evenly stirring it.
The daily dose for children It depends on the age:
| Age | Daily dose (g) | Daily dose (bags) |
| To 1 year | 3 | 1 |
| 1-2 year | 3-6 | 1-2 |
| Senior 2 years | 6-9 | 2-3 |
The contents of the bag dissolved in baby bottle, calculated for 50 ml of water, and partitioned into several doses throughout the day, or thoroughly mixed with some semi-product: soup, porridge, compote, puree, baby food.
A course of treatment – 3-7 days.
Smectics: side effects
From the digestive system: rarely – constipation (the drug in this case can be extended by reducing the dose).
Other: allergic reactions.
Smectics: Contraindications
- ileus;
- fructose intolerance, syndrome of malabsorption of glucose-galactose;
- sucrase-isomaltase deficiency;
- hypersensitivity to the drug.
Smectics: Pregnancy and lactation
Perhaps the use of the drug Smecta® during pregnancy and lactation on the testimony.
Smectics: Special instructions
The interval between taking Smecta® and other drugs should be 1-2 no.
Smectics: overdose
Chance of constipation.
Smectics: drug interaction
With simultaneous use of Smecta® may reduce the rate and extent of absorption of other drugs.
Smectics: terms of dispensing from pharmacies
The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.
Smectics: terms and conditions of storage
The drug should be stored out of reach of children at or above 25 ° C. Shelf life – 3 year.
