Smecta powder 3gr #10

Smecta instruction

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Abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of reasons. Poor quality food, irregular eating habits, or even stress can be the culprit. In such a state, you only want one thing: to relieve pain, stop diarrhea and calm the gastrointestinal canals. One of the most popular drugs indicated for use both for adult patients and for children of different ages is Smecta.

Forms of release and composition of the drug "Smecta"

The manufacturer of the drug is the French company Bofur Ibsen Industry. Pharmacies offer two different dosage forms:
    powders for mixture preparation;
    ready-made suspension for oral use.
Thus, the patient can choose the most suitable option for him. It is convenient to take a sachet with a ready-made suspension on the road or to work, where it may not be possible to dilute powders.
In the first case, the suspension has a white or slightly yellow color with a grayish tinge and a nonspecific faint odor of flavoring. Powder Smecta is packaged in sachets of 3 g each. Laminated briquettes are packed in cardboard boxes of 10 or 30 pieces.
The active chemical component of the preparation is dioctahedral smectite. It is a volcanic substance extracted from white clay on the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea. Its weight is identical in a sachet of powder and in a sachet with a ready-made mixture - 3 grams, therefore, the dosages for administration are the same.
Sodium saccharinate, dextrose monohydrate and various flavors may be included as additional powders. The finished suspension has xanthan gum, citric and ascorbic acids, potassium sorbate, sucralose, water and its own set of flavors as auxiliary components.

Pharmachologic effect

Smecta belongs to the group of natural sorbents and has a pronounced protective capacity against the gastrointestinal system. This is especially true of chronic diarrhea and the acute form of this ailment, an uncomfortable state of the gastrointestinal tract.
The main component has the ability to stabilize the composition of mucus in the gastrointestinal tract, increasing its concentration. In this case, the intestinal membrane becomes denser and is able to resist pathological substances that irritate it. As a result, all signs of poisoning and indigestion are removed, for which Smecta is used.
Smecta is able to reduce the negative effects of toxic substances and pathogenic microflora. Once in the intestinal cavity, the active substances fix the poisonous compounds present there, push them out of the body along with the feces. This is gentle and gentle, without gagging.
At the same time, vitamins and minerals, positive microflora and nutrients remain unbound. According to its consistency, "Smecta" is quite viscous and is able to envelop the entire internal intestinal cavity with a thin coating. Thus, the medicine has an effect exclusively on the microflora of the digestive tract, does not enter the bloodstream and is not absorbed by the body.
Reception of Smecta in the optimal dosage does not affect intestinal motility. Its active element does not change the color of feces, is transparent to X-rays and is not able to penetrate the walls of intestinal organs even with erosion. The drug is safe for the human body, and it can be used in the treatment of children almost from birth. In addition, it is not capable of causing addiction and rarely leads to allergic manifestations.

Indications for the use of Smecta

The main indications for the use of this drug in therapy are all disorders in the work of the gastrointestinal tract. "Smecta" is able to solve the following health problems:
    frequent loose stools (diarrhea) of any etiology (infections, allergies, food);
    failure of digestion as a result of poisoning;
    profuse vomiting;
    diseases of the gastrointestinal system (heartburn, ulcers, gastritis, colitis, cholecystitis);
    dysbiosis;
    intestinal infections (escherichiosis, clostridiosis, salmonellosis, cholera, norovirus, campylobacteriosis).
Medicine "Smecta" has not only a sorbing effect (binds toxins in the gastrointestinal tract), but also helps the body to fill the lack of potassium, magnesium and sodium, optimizing the water-salt balance.
As an antidiarrheal agent "Smecta" is used on travel and long trips, where there is no opportunity to eat regularly and balanced. It also helps well with the manifestation of irritable bowel syndrome due to infectious or allergic reactions of the body. Often the drug is prescribed for diarrhea in infants. At the same time, it is important to monitor compliance with the baby's water and mineral balance, and in cases of intense diarrhea, go to the hospital under medical supervision.
Among the indications of Smecta there are emetic manifestations. The drug can be used only if vomiting did not appear due to complex pathologies of the gastrointestinal canals or head injuries and nervous disorders. In a situation where an emetic attack occurred immediately after taking the medication, it is worth taking another portion.
According to the instructions for use Smecta, it can be used for food poisoning, if the toxins are ingested orally. The active substances collect toxins from the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines and remove them from the body, simultaneously stabilizing the balance of beneficial microflora.
The properties of Smecta as an excellent sorbent are sometimes used in the treatment of allergies. Its active component is able to bind allergens even in the stomach and small intestine, and then in the large intestine to combine pathogenic microorganisms and their toxic secretions and remove them from the body with feces. Doctors recommend taking "Smecta" only if there is diarrhea. In other situations, in order to avoid constipation, it is better to use Polysorb or Enterosgel.

Contraindications and side effects

Despite the safety of the composition and effective therapeutic effect on the body, the drug has contraindications. There are situations in which its use is undesirable or even detrimental to health:
    in the case of diagnosing intestinal obstruction (due to adhesions, tumors, hernia, stones, the presence of foreign bodies);
    with fructose intolerance, impaired absorption of glucose / galactose, deficiency of sucrose / isomaltose enzymes.
In accordance with the instructions of Smecta, taking it in such conditions can weaken the motor activity of the intestines and can cause constipation. It is necessary to take the suspension with caution for people suffering from chronic constipation. In such cases, its intake is prescribed in combination with drugs that maintain the water balance in the body.
If there are already allergic manifestations to artificial flavors, any of the components of the drug, you should refuse to take it. Having carefully studied the composition of the drug "Smecta", you need to consult a specialist so as not to aggravate the condition. The replacement of the suspension can be prescribed exclusively by the attending physician after analyzing a number of laboratory samples.
Among the undesirable manifestations of the use of the drug, mild constipation, allergic skin rashes, itching and swelling in these places may occur. As a rule, they disappear when the dosage of Smecta is reduced. The decision to change the regimen should be made in conjunction with the attending physician.
Some patients noted bloating and frequent bowel movements, darkening of tooth enamel, pain and heaviness in the gastrointestinal tract as "side effects". These are isolated manifestations that disappear with the cancellation (replacement) of the drug.

Drug overdose

In accordance with the instructions for use of Smecta, taking high doses of the drug is fraught with the appearance of lingering constipation. Due to difficult bowel movements, bezoar stones (dense clumps of plant fibers) can form in the body. This situation is unsafe and requires an immediate examination by a specialist.

Instructions for use in adults and children

The dosage of "Smecta" is determined by the doctor. It focuses on the patient's age, general health, and the severity of diarrhea. As a natural enterosorbent, the drug is indicated for use by patients of any age, including babies from 4 months of age.
When using a ready-made suspension, the sachet needs to be kneaded with your fingers until smooth. Then it remains only to open the package and pour the contents into your mouth.
The procedure for making a suspension from powders is somewhat different. A suspension for oral administration should be prepared immediately before use. Dosage of Smecta for adults - 1 sachet of powder per 100 ml of boiled water cooled to room temperature. The mass is brought to a homogeneous consistency without lumps and clots. It is drunk within 5-10 minutes after production. It is allowed to divide the portion into 2-3 doses and store it during the day at room temperature away from sunlight.
The maximum serving for adult patients is 6 packets per day for 3-7 days, depending on the degree of damage. In difficult cases of diarrhea and the threat of dehydration of the body, the instructions for the use of Smecta recommends taking the drug for at least 3 days in a row. Treatment for more than a week is undesirable. If after this period the alarming symptoms have not disappeared, it is necessary to examine and clarify the diagnosis.
The drug begins its therapeutic effect after using the first package. The effect is felt after 2-3 hours, with diarrhea - within 6-12 hours. In case of inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis), relief occurs after 30 minutes. When treating with the drug, it is necessary to follow a sparing diet and an optimal drinking regimen.
The instruction for children determines the main indications and the permissible portions of the medication. To prepare a medical mixture for infants up to a year, the daily rate of the drug is diluted in 50 ml of liquid food (in milk, puree, mixture). The resulting suspension must be given to the baby, divided into several portions.
In case of diarrhea, the daily dose of babies 1-2 years old is 200 ml of a mixture with Smecta powder (2 packets) for the first 3 days. Further, the dose is reduced to 100 ml (1 packet). The contents of the sachet can be mixed with milk, fruit or vegetable puree, compote or juice.
Children aged 3 years can drink 200-300 ml (2-3 packets) per day, from 5 to 12 years old they can take 3-4 packets per day (up to 300-400 ml of the diluted mixture).
The time of taking the drug depends on the patient's diagnosis:
    For inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis), the suspension is used immediately after a meal.
    In other indications for the use of Smecta it is used either 1 hour before meals, or 2 hours after.
For nursing babies, the medicine is given with food or drinks, or between feedings. The second option is preferable, since diosmectite is able to bind and remove from the baby's body all the useful elements that it receives with food. For older children - 2-3 doses during the day in accordance with the recommendations.
As practice shows, babies drink the flavored mixture with pleasure. They especially like the vanilla flavor of the suspension. It is recommended to first invite the child to drink a small part of the diluted suspension so as not to induce a gag reflex. If everything went well, finish off the cooked portion in small sips.

Special instructions for use

The instructions for the drug contain special instructions on how to take Smecta powder in a state of pregnancy, while the baby is breastfeeding. In these conditions, no dosage adjustment and dosage regimen of the drug is required. In case of diarrhea, expectant mothers take 2 sachets 3 times a day for the first three days. If necessary, the doctor can extend the treatment for another 2-4 days with the same mode of use.
Among the indications of Smecta there is a state of hangover. Indeed, the drug can reduce the aggressive effects of alcohol on the body. It is recommended to take 2-3 sachets before a feast (15-20 minutes before taking ethanol) and the next day after it in order to remove toxic compounds and relieve the feeling of heaviness in the esophagus.
"Smecta" interacts well with drugs of the antibiotic group, but in the case of simultaneous treatment with these drugs, the rules of the interval should be observed: the sorbent is used orally 2 hours after taking the antibiotic. Otherwise, the first can neutralize the therapeutic effect of the second and distort the clinical schedule.

Storage conditions and terms of use

The drug is dispensed in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription and is available to any customer over 18 years of age. This once again proves the complete safety of the drug.
Annotation to Smecta contains instructions on the conditions of storage and use of the drug. Shelf life Smecta - 3 years. After the expiration of this period, it should be disposed of.
The temperature at which the drug is able to maintain its medicinal properties is 25 degrees Celsius. It must be kept in its undamaged original packaging in a dry, closed place.

Reviews about the drug

Reviews of "Smecta" are left by patients of all ages: students, pensioners, working people, young parents. Most of the opinions are positive.
The respondents note that the suspension helps to keep the motility of the gastrointestinal tract in order and avoid major digestive problems with irregular or unbalanced meals.
Young mothers recommend having "Smecta" for walks with young children. Especially if these trips are connected with visiting catering establishments. Stale products, their poor-quality processing can lead to upsetting the weak ventricles of babies. In these situations, the drug "Smecta" helps to relieve symptoms of poisoning and relieve pain. In addition, children take flavored mixtures without any problems.
In general, the drug can really be called a "magic wand" for the gastrointestinal system. Nevertheless, it is a medicinal product and it is recommended to use it after consultation with a specialist and in accordance with the instructions for use of Smecta.

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Smecta.