Diasmect 1 g / 5 ml susp 60 ml

Tradename:

Diasmect

Diasmect

Composition:

Each 5ml suspension contains:

Dioctahedral smectite (Diosmectite) – 1 g.

Auxiliary components: sorbitol 70%, sodium saccharin, microcrystalline cellulose, methylparaben, propylparaben, sorbitic acid, liquid caramel flavor, sodium citrate dehydrate, Polysorbate 80, anhydrous citric acid, ethanol 95%, purified water.

Properties:

Pharmacological group: antidiarrheal agent, adsorbents. 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 stain stools, and in normal doses does not alter the physiological transit time of food 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.

Mode of application:

treatment of acute diarrhea in children from 2 years of age: 4 tablespoons (15 ml) per day for the first 3 days, then 2 tablespoons (15 ml) per day. Adults: an average of 3 tablespoons (15 ml) per day. At the beginning of treatment, the daily dose may be doubled.

Contraindications:

hypersensitivity to diosmectite or other auxiliary components of the drug, children under 2 years of age.

Precautions:

Use with caution in patients with severe chronic constipation.

All patients should be informed about the n to drink more fluids to prevent dehydration due to diarrhea (average daily water intake is 2

liters). Food for diarrhea: – Avoid, in particular, raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy foods, and frozen foods or drinks. This medication contains glucose. Its use is not recommended for patients with glucosegalactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase deficiency. In children, treatment of acute diarrhea should be combined with early administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to prevent dehydration.

Pregnancy and lactation:

studies of the effect of diosmectite on the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding are not enough, the use is possible only as directed by a doctor.

Side effects:

gastrointestinal disturbances: often:

constipation usually disappears 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. Cases of exacerbation of constipation have also been reported.

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C, out of the reach of children.

Packaging:

cardboard box with 60 ml glass bottle and paper instructions.