Smecta*60 Sachets. A New Step in Treating Diarrhoea -Powder for Oral Suspension.

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Smecta Sachet Powder is used for Acute and chronic diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome in adults, Gastroesophageal reflux in infant and other conditions.

If you are using other drugs but intend to use Smecta, you should state what you are taking so that your doctor can advise the most appropriate. This will help prevent unwanted side effects from taking multiple drugs at the same time. The trial was performed in a homogeneous Tunisian population with positive stool culture in 26% of the patients. These figures are consistent with those reported in the literature and previously in Tunisia [ 4, 6, 23, 25]. Of note is that most patients had a recent episode of acute diarrhoea, similar in both groups (median time from first watery stool to treatment onset = 1 [0–3] day from the 1st watery stool to inclusion (NS)), with at least one associated symptom such as nausea, abdominal pain, or anal irritation in >90% of the patients and a median number of six stools per day before treatment onset. Hence, it can be extrapolated that if the primary endpoint variable had been measured from the time of onset of diarrhoea, instead of from the first intake of study drug, the difference between the two groups would still have been the same, that is, 15.2 hours. Moreover, this pattern of diarrhoea is in accordance with the definition of acute diarrhoea in developed countries [ 4, 25, 26]. Therefore, it can be estimated that results of the present study can be extrapolated to western countries.The Smecta powder sachet is a medicine taken preferably after meals for esophageal pain, between meals for other indications. It can be mixed with water or semi-liquid food. For babies, the contents of the sachet can be diluted in a 50 ml bottle. The contents of the sachet can be added and thoroughly stirred in the feeding bottle with 50ml of water, to be given at intervals during the day, or thoroughly mixed with a semi-liquid food: broth, stewed fruit, mashed vegetables or baby food. Median [range] time from first sachet intake to the last watery stool was 20.5 hours [0.0–160.8] in the diosmectite group and 23.0 hours [0.0–223.8] in the placebo group ( P = .569). The median number of stools per 12-hour period decreased from 3 at baseline to 1 at the 36–48h period onwards with a significant difference in favour of diosmectite group at the 72–84h period ( P = .016). The median number of watery stools decreased from 2 at baseline to 0 at the 12–24h period onwards (N.S).

Before using Smecta Sachet Powder, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below. This medicine can decrease the absorption of many medicines. A delay of at least 2 hours (or even 4 hours with antibiotics of the quinolone family) must be observed between taking this medication and taking other treatments. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. In addition, in the course of using the drug, if there is any unusual phenomenon, you should immediately report it to your doctor for timely measures. Drug interactions of Smecta with other drugs

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An allergic reaction that can manifest itself by the following signs: redness of the skin, itching, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, malaise, collapse. Of the side effects should be noted the likelihood of constipation. The fact is that the drug slightly reduces intestinal motility. However, in people who are not prone to constipation, this phenomenon can occur only in the case of taking the drug in too large quantities. Therefore, it is important not to exceed the dose specified in the instructions for use. In pregnancy, the drug is quite possible, but they should not be treated for longer than three days.

Continue feeding during diarrhea, excluding certain foods, especially raw vegetables and fruits, green vegetables, spicy dishes, as well as frozen foods or drinks, In case of underdose: The missing dose should be supplemented as soon as this is realized. Absolutely not double the dose in one dose because it will lead to overdose.Antibiotics can alter the digestive flora, essential for digestion, and cause more or less troublesome but benign diarrhea. The effect appears immediately or after a few days of treatment. A severe and exceptional form of diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, can be observed after antibiotic treatment; this condition results in the emission of mucus and false membranes (resembling skin flaps) associated with abdominal pain; constipation may replace the initial diarrhea. Pseudomembranous colitis can occur several days after discontinuation of antibiotic treatment and requires urgent medical advice.