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SMECTA SACHET 3 G/SACHET [SIN06338P]
Active ingredients: SMECTA SACHET 3 G/SACHET
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SMECTA SACHET 3 G/SACHET
[SIN06338P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | DIOCTAHEDRAL SMECTITE - 3 G/SACHET |
Dosage Form | POWDER |
Manufacturer and Country | BEAUFOUR IPSEN INDUSTRIE - FRANCE |
Registration Number | SIN06338P |
Licence Holder | DKSH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
Forensic Classification | GENERAL SALE LIST |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | A07BC05 |
WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE USED FOR?
Treatment of acute diarrhoea in children of 2 years and above, in addition to oral rehydration.
Treatment of acute diarrhoea in adults.
Symptomatic treatment of chronic functional diarrhoea in adults.
Fluid and electrolyte depletion may occur in patients who have diarrhoea.
The use of SMECTA® does not preclude the administration of appropriate fluid and electrolyte therapy, should this prove to be necessary.
The extent of rehydration and route of administration (orally or intravenously) must be adapted to the severity of the diarrhoea, the age and clinical context of the patient.
HOW SHOULD THIS MEDICINE BE USED?
Recommended Dosage
Children:
2 years: 1 to 2 sachets per day
Over the age of 2 years: 2 to 3 sachets per day
Adults:
An average of 3 sachets per day for 7 days. The contents should be thoroughly stirred in 50 ml of water.
In case of acute diarrhoea, the daily dosage can be doubled at the beginning of the treatment.
Method of Administration
Children:
The contents of the sachet can be added and thoroughly stirred in the feeding bottle with 50 ml of water, to be given during the day, or thoroughly mixed with a semi-liquid food: broth, stewed fruit, mashed vegetables or baby food.
Adults:
Contents of one sachet should be thoroughly stirred in 50 ml of water before taking.
WHEN SHOULD THIS MEDICINE BE TAKEN?
You should take this medicine preferably in between meals.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE FOR?
If the symptoms do not improve within 7 days, consult your doctor.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE
Under Special Warnings:
Owing to the presence of glucose and saccharine, this medicinal product is contraindicated in patients with a fructose intolerance, glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase/somaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).