"Smecta" refers to antidiarrheal drugs of natural (natural) origin. The medication has an adsorbing effect.
Describing the Smecta preparation, the instruction indicates the presence of selective sorption properties due to the discoid-crystalline structure of the agent. The medication is able to stabilize the mucous barrier, forming polyvalent bonds with glycoproteins, increase the volume of mucus and improve its gastroprotective properties. In therapeutic dosages, the drug does not affect intestinal motility.
From the body, the drug is excreted in an unchanged form.
Smecta. Indications for use
The drug is prescribed for diarrhea of chronic and acute, medicinal, allergic nature, against the background of a violation of the diet and the qualitative composition of the products. As part of a comprehensive treatment - with diarrhea of an infectious nature. Medication "Smecta" the instruction allows you to take as a symptomatic remedy for heartburn, discomfort, bloating with gastritis, colitis, peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach.
For adults, one sachet (three grams) three times a day is recommended. It should be taken dissolved in water (half a glass) powder. For preparation, the contents of the bag are poured into the liquid gradually, stirring evenly.
The instruction recommends determining the daily children's dosage of the Smecta drug as follows: up to a year - one sachet, from one to two - one or two, after two years - two or three.
The powder is dissolved in a bottle (baby), designed for 50 ml of liquid. The drug is divided into several doses throughout the day or is thoroughly mixed with any semi-liquid dish: porridge, baby food, compote, soup, mashed potatoes and other things.
The therapeutic course is recommended for three to seven days.
In case of an overdose, constipation is possible.
The instruction allows the use of the Smecta medication during gestation and during lactation according to the indications and prescription of the doctor.
In rare cases, constipation may occur as side effects when taking the drug. In this case, treatment can be continued after dosage reduction. It is better to consult a doctor. In some cases, allergic reactions may occur. If pronounced symptoms appear, discontinue use of the product and visit a doctor. In this case, there may be sensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
The drug is contraindicated in case of intestinal obstruction, sucrose-isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, with glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, hypersensitivity (intolerance) to the components of the drug.
When taking Smecta and other medicines, the interval between honey with medication should be at least one to two hours.
In many cases, Smecta is used for vomiting. According to many parents who gave the drug to children, the remedy can effectively relieve the condition. However, as you know, vomiting provokes dehydration. Therefore, it is recommended to give the child a solution of "Rehydron", which helps to restore water-electrolyte balance.
The drug should be kept at a temperature of no more than twenty-five degrees in a place inaccessible to children. The medicine is valid for three years.
The use of "Smecta" may reduce the speed and level of absorption of other drugs while using it. The ability of drugs to enhance or weaken each other's effects should be considered. Otherwise, the desired effect of therapy may not occur or an overdose or poisoning may occur.