Description
Trade name:
Diasmect
Compound:
Each sachet contains:
Dioctahedral smectite (Diosmectite) 3 g.
Auxiliary components:
Anhydrous dextrose, sodium saccharin, vanillin powder.
Properties:
Antidiarrheal agent, adsorbent. Diasmect is a silicate salt of aluminum and magnesium. Due to its multilayer structure and high plastic viscosity, it has the ability to cover and protect the mucous membrane of the digestive system. Interacting with mucus glycoproteins, it increases the resistance of the adhesive mucous gel to aggressors. Does not color the stool, and in normal doses does not change the physiological time of food passage through the intestines.
Indications:
Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in children and infants, in addition to oral rehydration in adults. Symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhea in adults. Symptomatic treatment of pain associated with functional bowel disorders in adults.
Method of administration and dosage:
Treatment of acute diarrhea in infants and children under 1 year: 2 sachets daily for the first 3 days, then 1 sachet daily.
From 1 year of age: 4 sachets per day for the first 3 days, then 2 sachets per day.
Adults: on average 3 sachets per day. At the beginning of treatment, the daily dose can be doubled.
The contents of the sachet should be dissolved in a glass of drinking water at room temperature before consumption.
It is advisable to take it after meals for esophagitis, between meals for other indications (an hour before or after meals and taking other medications).
For children and infants, the contents of the sachet can be diluted in a bottle with 50 ml of water, which should be taken during the day or mixed with semi-liquid food: compote, puree, baby food.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to diosmectite or other excipients of the drug.
Precautions:
Use with caution in patients with severe chronic constipation.
All patients should be advised to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration due to diarrhea (average daily water intake is 2 liters). Diet for diarrhea: avoid raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy foods, and frozen foods or drinks.
The drug contains glucose.
Use is not recommended in patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase/isomaltase deficiency.
In children, treatment of acute diarrhea should be combined with early administration of oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration.
Pregnancy and lactation: there is insufficient research on the effects of diosmectite during pregnancy and breastfeeding; use is only possible as prescribed by a doctor.
Side effects:
Common: Gastrointestinal disorders: constipation usually resolves with dose reduction, but in rare cases may lead to discontinuation of treatment.
Uncommon: rash.
Rare: urticaria.
Hypersensitivity reactions (frequency unknown), including rash, pruritus and angioedema.
Storage method:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees, out of reach of children.
Package:
The cardboard box contains 10 sachets and paper instructions.
