The drug "Smecta" for the child is used to eliminate digestive system disorders, today it is considered one of the most effective means of this kind. The medication contains natural ingredients, which makes its use safe. Enterosorbents are present in the preparation. Substances, penetrating the digestive system, neutralize toxins, poisons, bacteria, other negative factors by contacting them. After that, all harmful compounds are excreted from the body naturally with feces.
The medicine "Smecta". Reviews
The composition of the drug contains vanilla and substances that improve the taste. Therefore, the Smecta remedy for a child, especially at a very young age, is preferable to other sorbents. Reviews of parents indicate that even newborn patients tolerate the medicine well. Enterosorbents included in the drug provoke a minimum of side effects and have almost no contraindications.
Indications
Smecta medicine for a child is prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of bloating, heartburn, epigastric discomfort. Indications include diarrhea in chronic and acute course, as well as diarrhea of an infectious nature.
A medication is prescribed for food allergies and toxic infections, enzyme dyspepsia. The drug is indicated for intestinal flu, pain due to colitis. Medication is recommended for loose stool due to eating disorders and dietary errors.
How to give Smect
Patients up to a year with acute diarrhea are prescribed 2 sachets per day for three days, then - a sachet per day. Patients from the age of life are recommended to use 4 sachets per day for the first three days, then 2 sachets per day. The duration of therapy is up to seven days. With other indications, the Smecta remedy for a child up to a year is prescribed per sachet per day, from one to two - 1-2 sachets, from two years - 2-3 sachets. The drug is available in powder form. Before use, the product is dissolved in water. Cooking is carried out immediately before use. The finished medicine should not be stored, since a chemical reaction occurs, due to which the structure of a number of substances changes. When you take such a solution, a burning sensation may appear.
Side effects
When taking medication, there is rarely a case of constipation. According to experts, this side effect is expressed rather weakly and is eliminated upon termination of use. Due to individual intolerance, the development of an allergic reaction is likely. In particular, urticaria may develop, itching or burning of the skin, and Quincke's edema may appear.
Contraindications
The drug "Smecta" for the child is not recommended for intestinal obstruction, fructose intolerance, hypersensitivity to its components, impaired glucose-galactose absorption syndrome.
additional information
In acute diarrhea, the medicine is used in combination with rehydration measures. When prescribing other medicines, the interval between doses should be at least 1-2 hours. With the combined use of Smecta with a number of drugs, their absorption rate may decrease.