Diosmectite powder for preparation of suspension for oral administration 3g, No. 10

• Diarrhea (allergic, medicinal origin; violation of the diet and the quality of food),

• gastritis, gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer, colitis;

• diarrhea of ??infectious genesis - as part of complex therapy.

• Symptomatic treatment of heartburn, flatulence and abdominal discomfort in gastrointestinal diseases.

Adults are prescribed 3 packets per day for a minimum of 3 days.

For acute diarrhea at the beginning of treatment, the daily dose may be doubled.

Before taking the contents of 1 packet, dissolve in half a glass of water.

To obtain a homogeneous suspension, gradually pour the powder into the liquid, stirring it evenly.

In case of esophagitis, it is preferable to take the drug after meals, in other cases - between meals.

Children under the age of 1 year are prescribed 1 package per day; from 1 to 2 years - 2 packages per day; over 2 years old - 2-3 packages per day. The course of treatment is at least 3 days.

The contents of the package are dissolved in a baby bottle, designed for 50 ml of water, and distributed in several doses throughout the day, or thoroughly mixed with some semi-liquid product: soup, porridge, compote, puree, baby food.

Active substance: dioctahedral smectite - 3 g;

Excipients: glucose (dextrose) - 0.749 g, vanillin - 0.004 g, soluble saccharin (sodium saccharinate) - 0.007 g.

• Hypersensitivity

• intestinal obstruction.

Trade name of the drug: Diosmectite

International non-proprietary name:

Dioctahedral smectite

Dosage form:

powder for preparation of suspension for oral administration.

Composition

Active substance: dioctahedral smectite - 3 g;

Excipients: glucose (dextrose) - 0.749 g, vanillin - 0.004 g, soluble saccharin (sodium saccharinate) - 0.007 g.

Description

Powder from yellowish or grayish white to grayish or brownish yellow with vanillin odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

Antidiarrheal agent.

ATX code: [A07BC05]

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics
The drug of natural origin, has an adsorbing effect. It stabilizes the mucous barrier, forms polyvalent bonds with mucus glycoproteins, increases the amount of mucus, improves its gastroprotective properties (in relation to the negative effect of hydrogen ions HCl, bile salts, microorganisms and their toxins). Possesses selective sorption properties, which are explained by its discoid-crystalline structure; adsorbs bacteria and viruses located in the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). In therapeutic doses, it does not affect intestinal motility.
Pharmokinetics
Not absorbed, excreted from the body unchanged.

Indications for use

• Diarrhea (allergic, medicinal origin; violation of the diet and the quality of food),

• gastritis, gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer, colitis;

• diarrhea of ??infectious genesis - as part of complex therapy.

• Symptomatic treatment of heartburn, flatulence and abdominal discomfort in gastrointestinal diseases.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

• intestinal obstruction.

Application during pregnancy and lactation.

It is possible to use the drug Diosmectite during pregnancy and lactation according to indications.

Experimental studies have shown that the drug has no teratogenic effect.

Method of administration and dosage

Adults are prescribed 3 packets per day for a minimum of 3 days.

For acute diarrhea at the beginning of treatment, the daily dose may be doubled.

Before taking the contents of 1 packet, dissolve in half a glass of water.

To obtain a homogeneous suspension, gradually pour the powder into the liquid, stirring it evenly.

In case of esophagitis, it is preferable to take the drug after meals, in other cases - between meals.

Children under the age of 1 year are prescribed 1 package per day; from 1 to 2 years - 2 packages per day; over 2 years old - 2-3 packages per day. The course of treatment is at least 3 days.

The contents of the package are dissolved in a baby bottle, designed for 50 ml of water, and distributed in several doses throughout the day, or thoroughly mixed with some semi-liquid product: soup, porridge, compote, puree, baby food.

Side effect

Constipation, allergic reactions

Interaction with other medicinal products

Reduces the rate and degree of absorption of drugs taken simultaneously.

special instructions

The patient should consult a doctor if after taking the drug within 3 days there is no decrease in symptoms, as well as in cases where abdominal pain is accompanied by fever or vomiting.

Should not be administered concurrently with other drugs.

Any other drug is recommended to be taken 1-1.5 hours before taking Diosmectite.

Release form

Powder for preparation of suspension for oral administration Zg.
3.76 g of the preparation (3 g of active substance) in heat-sealable bags.
5,10,20 or 30 bags with instructions for use in a carton box.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not higher than 25 ? C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

4 years.
After the expiration date indicated on the package, do not use the drug.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Without recipe