Smecta/SmectaGo/Smecta Strawberry Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dioctahedral smectite

Indications/Uses

Smecta Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in childn & infants in addition to oral rehydration, & in adults; chronic diarrhea; pain associated to oesophagus & gastroduodenal & colic disease. SmectaGo/Smecta Strawberry Treatment of acute diarrhoea in childn >2 yr in addition to oral rehydration, & in adults. Symptomatic treatment of chronic functional diarrhoea in adults. Symptomatic treatment of pain associated w/ functional intestinal disorders in adults.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Smecta Acute diarrhoea Adult Ave of 3 sachets daily. Daily dose can be doubled at the beginning of treatment. Childn & infant ≥1 yr 4 sachets daily for 3 days, then 2 sachets daily; <1 yr 2 sachets daily for 3 days, then 1 sachet daily. Other indications Adult Ave of 3 sachets daily. Childn >2 yr 2-3 sachets daily; 1-2 yr 1-2 sachets daily; <1 yr 1 sachet daily. SmectaGo/Smecta Strawberry Acute diarrhoea Adult Ave of 3 sachets daily for 7 days. Daily dose can be doubled at the start of treatment. Childn ≥2 yr 4 sachets daily for 3 days, then 2 sachets daily for 4 days. Other indications Adult Ave of 3 sachets daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Take after meals for oesophagitis & between meals for other indications. Mix contents of the sachet in ½ glass of water or w/ semi-liqd food (eg, broth/compote/puree/baby food).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Smecta Fructose intolerant patients.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ history of severe chronic constipation. Smecta Acute diarrhoea in childn must be treated in association w/ early administration of oral rehydration soln. Use could be envisaged during pregnancy only if necessary. SmectaGo Contains small amounts of ethanol. Smecta Strawberry Contains glucose. Not recommended in patients w/ glucose & galactose malabsorption syndrome. SmectaGo/Smecta Strawberry Acute diarrhoea in childn >2 yr must be treated in conjunction w/ early administration of oral rehydration soln. Avoid chronic use. Contains propylene glycol. Not recommended during pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Constipation.

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Drug Interactions

May interfere w/ absorption times &/or rates of other substances.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidiarrheals

ATC Classification

A07BC05 - diosmectite ; Belongs to the class of other intestinal adsorbents.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

SmectaGo oral susp (ready-to-use) 3 g

Packing/Price

((caramel-cocoa flavor)) 12 × 1's

Form

Smecta powd for oral susp 3 g

Packing/Price

((orange-vanilla flavor)) 10 × 1's; ((orange-vanilla flavor)) 30 × 1's

Form

Smecta Strawberry powd for oral susp 3 g

Packing/Price

((strawberry flavor)) 12 × 1's

Smecta/SmectaGo/Smecta Strawberry

dioctahedral smectite

Manufacturer:

Ipsen

Distributor:

DCH Auriga - Healthcare