Consider why the powder "Neosmectin" is prescribed. It is an absorbent agent of natural origin. This drug is available in the form of powders for the preparation of suspensions for oral administration. The powder is a friable mass of yellowish-gray color with the smell of vanilla, lemon, orange or raspberry. The powder is packaged in heat sealable bags of combined material. A cardboard bundle or plastic bag contains 30, 20, 10, 5, 3, or 1 sachet.
The composition of the powder includes an active element - dioctahedral smectite. As an auxiliary component in the manufacture of the drug "Neosmectin" are used: dextrose monohydrate, sodium saccharin, vanillin, flavorings - orange, lemon, raspberry.
Pharmacological properties
To understand why Neosmectin powder helps, consider its pharmacological properties. A medicine of natural origin, which has an adsorbing effect. It stabilizes the mucous barrier, forms a multivalent bond with mucus glycoproteins, increases mucus volume, normalizes its gastroprotective properties (with respect to the action of hydrochloric acid, pathogens, their toxins, and bile salts). The drug has selective sorption properties, which are due to its discoid-crystalline structure.
Neosmectin powder adsorbs pathogenic viruses and bacteria located in the lumens of the digestive organs. In therapeutic dosages, the drug does not directly affect intestinal motility and other influences.
Indications for appointment
An absorbent medication is indicated for the following pathological conditions:
- Diarrhea resulting from changes in food quality, eating disorders, as well as allergic and medicinal origin.
- Infectious diarrhea (as part of a comprehensive treatment).
- Heartburn, a feeling of discomfort and heaviness in the abdomen, flatulence (in the treatment of symptoms caused by the development of diseases of the stomach and intestines).
What Neosmectin powder helps from is described in detail in the instructions.
List of contraindications
Into the category of absolute contraindications for taking the suspension includes bowel obstruction and hypersensitivity to the composition of the drug. Relative contraindications are diabetes due to the presence of dextrose in the composition of this medicine. How to give "Neosmectin" to children and adults?
Dosage and route of administration
The suspension prepared from the powder is taken orally. Recommended daily dosage of the adsorbent depending on the age of the patient:
- up to 1 year - 1 sachet;
- 1-2 years - 2 bags;
- 2-12 years - 2-3 sachets;
- after 12 years and adult patients - 3 sachets.
Instructions for use with Neosmectin for children and adults should be strictly followed.
The daily volume of the drug is divided into 3-4 doses. Powder should be slowly poured into 100 ml of liquid and stir evenly. If the suspension is prepared for the child, the powder should be diluted in 50 ml of liquid.
What is the most effective use of Neosmectin - before or after a meal? It should be used before meals, the exception is heartburn. With this ailment, the remedy must be consumed after a meal.
Adverse reactions
Against the background of the prima of the pharmacological agent, the following response reactions of the body may occur: constipation (intestinal functions, as a rule, recover after lowering the dosage of the drug), hypersensitivity phenomena. If negative manifestations occur, consult a doctor.
Special recommendations
Young children can dissolve the contents of the Neosmectin sachet from poisoning in a baby bottle (50 ml). The child should be given a suspension several times during the day, or mixed with any products, for example, mashed potatoes, cereals, baby food, and compote.
When a single dosage of the drug is less than 1 sachet, the prepared but unused suspension is placed in a closed container, it is stored in the refrigerator for no more than 16 hours (temperature 2-8 ° C). Shake well before each use.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use for "Neosmectin" for children and adults.
Between taking the medicine and other medications, you need to observe a period of time equal to 1-2 hours.
People with diabetes mellitus are advised to take into account the content in 1 sachet of a drug of sugar in the amount of 0.06 XE, which at a daily adult dose will be 0.19 XE.
Interaction with other medicines
There is no direct connection between the active and auxiliary elements of the composition of the drug "Neosmectin" with the substances of other medicines. However, this tool can reduce the absorption rate of medications that the patient takes at the same time.
Why does Neosmectin powder help?
This medical product in the form of powders for the manufacture of a suspension is widely used in the treatment of various pathologies of the digestive tract. These include both acute illnesses and chronic pathologies that last for a long time without treatment.
"Neosmectin" with vomiting and diarrhea is often prescribed for suspected development of food poisoning. Directly from vomiting, this medicine does not help, but it eliminates the reasons that provoked this symptom - penetration of pathogenic bacteria or toxic substances into the digestive system. Diarrhea, as a rule, is a consequence of such a pathological process, and when some sections of the intestine are involved in it, the stool acquires a liquid consistency.
The medicine "Neosmectin", penetrating into the lumens of the digestive systems, absorbs pathogenic substances and microorganisms, quickly displays them naturally. Thus, this drug powder is recommended for use in the complex therapy of enteritis, stomach ulcers, diarrhea of ​​an infectious nature of origin and other pathological conditions of the digestive tract, which are accompanied by belching, heartburn, bloating and soreness. What else does the instruction for use with Neosmectin in sachets for adults and children tell us?
Pregnancy and lactation
There was no negative effect on the fetus during pregnancy and on the baby during the lactation period. In addition, it is known that this medicinal product does not have the ability to be absorbed into the blood, therefore, it can be taken during gestation and lactation. The only condition for the safe use of the product is the prior consultation of a specialist.
The course of therapy with Neosmectin during pregnancy should not exceed 3 days, since longer use of the medication can provoke the development of constipation, which causes a lot of problems during this period.
What is the difference between Smecta and Neosmectin?
If you familiarize yourself with the information presented in the instructions for use of each of these medicines, it can be noted that the Neosmectin and Smecta medicines have an absolutely identical composition and dosage of the main substance in one sachet. In addition, the list of auxiliary elements of these drugs is also the same.
Medical experts argue that there is no fundamental difference between these medications, except for their cost and manufacturer. So, Neosmectin powder is produced by a Russian pharmaceutical company, and Smecta is produced by French. The difference in price is quite insignificant: Neosmectin costs about 130 rubles per package, and Smecta costs about 150 rubles. At the same time, medicines have the same therapeutic efficacy.
Analogs
The list of the main analogues of Neosmectin includes:
- Benta is a medicine based on smectite, a double silicate combining magnesium with aluminum. High plastic viscosity and stereometric structure give this element the ability to envelop the mucous membrane of the digestive tract. Entering into connection with glycoproteins located on the mucosa, this medication enhances the resistance of mucus to irritants. Having a pronounced binding effect and acting on the barrier properties of the gastrointestinal membrane, the Benta medicine enhances its protective functions.
- "Enterofuril" - a medication from the category of antimicrobials that does not have a systemic effect, is prescribed for the treatment of diarrhea of ​​infectious origin. The active element of this medication is a derivative of 5-nitrofuran - nifuroxazide. It has bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, is active against many pathogens of foodborne infections. The bacteriostatic property is associated with the suppression of dehydrogenase activity. In the process, the synthesis of some important compounds in the pathogenic cell is disrupted, as a result of which it loses its ability to live.
- “Loperamide” is a medical preparation whose action is due to the binding of the main substance to opioid receptors of the intestinal walls (adrenergic and cholinergic neurons are stimulated via guanine nucleotides). The main effects of this remedy are reduced motility and muscle tone of the intestines, inhibition of the passage of intestinal contents, decreased excretion of feces of fluid and electrolytes.
- "Enterosgel" - an analogue of the drug "Neosmectin", which has antidiarrheal, enterosorbing, detoxification and enveloping properties. The product adsorbs toxic molecular metabolites. The sorption and detoxification properties of this medication are due to its ability to absorb and remove endogenous and exogenous toxic elements from the body, including food allergens, bacteria and their toxins, heavy metals, alcohol, antigens, poisons.
Reviews
The medicine "Neosmectin" is very popular among patients who characterize it as a highly effective medication of domestic pharmaceutical production. The reviews indicate that this remedy is absolutely safe, does not cause adverse reactions, it helps well with diarrhea, vomiting, various poisonings. The undoubted advantage of this pharmacological agent is the possibility of using it even in the treatment of infants. Parents of children note that the medicine has a pleasant taste that kids like, so this tool is very easy to give them. Adult patients also indicate the convenience of the drug, its low cost and good effect.