Ingredient
Dioctahedral smectite.
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in children and infants in addition to oral rehydration and in adults; Symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhea; Symptomatic treatment of pain associated to oesophagus and gastroduodenal and colic disease.
Direction
- Treatment of acute diarrhea: Children and infants: Up to one year: 2 sachets a day for 3 days, then 1 sachet a day. One year and older: 4 sachets a day for 3 days, then 2 sachets a day. Adults: An average of 3 sachets a day. In practice, the daily dosage can be doubled at the beginning of the treatment.
- Other indications:In children and infants: Up to one year: 1 sachet a day.Between 1 and 2 years: 1 to 2 sachets a day.After 2 years: 2 to 3 sachets a day.In adults: An average of 3 sachets a day.
Side Effects
Smecta can cause side effects. Reported adverse events include:
Rash
Urticarial
Angioedema
Periorbital oedema.
Noted
Consult your doctor or pharmacist prior to starting or stopping a new medication.
