Smecta digestive dressing diosmectite 30 or 60 sachets on sale in our online pharmacy is indicated for heartburn and GERD, diarrhea and gastroenteritis in adults and children, and stomach ache in adults.
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.
Smecta from the Ipsen Pharma laboratory is used in the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea, as a complement to dietary measures, chronic diarrhea and pain in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum or colon.
Smecta Digestive Bandage is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea in children and infants, as a complement to oral rehydration, and in adults.
Symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhea.
Smecta powder for drinkable suspension in sachet is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults, children and infants. It can also be used for chronic diarrhea in adults only, and for digestive pain.
Symptomatic treatment of pain associated with oesogastroduodenal and colonic disorders.
Smecta powder sachets are best taken after meals for esophageal pain, and between meals for other indications. It can be mixed with water or a semi-liquid food. For babies, the contents of the sachet can be diluted in a 50 ml bottle.
Usual dosage:
In the treatment of acute diarrhoea:
In the treatment of chronic diarrhea and digestive pain:
per sachet
Diosmectite 3 g
Glucose + sucrose
Sucrose +
Active substance: Diosmectite
Excipients of Smecta gastric dressings: Ethanol, Glucose monohydrate, Glyceryl, Gum arabic, Maltodextrin, Orange flavour, Orange fragrance, Saccharin sodium, Saccharose, Silicon dioxide, Soya lecithin, Vanilla flavour, Vanilla fragrance.
Warning
SMECTA powder for drinkable suspension (orange vanilla flavor) comes in a box of 30 or 60 sachets.
Warning: this medicine is not like any other. Read the package insert carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Beware of incompatibilities with your current products.
Three million people consult a general practitioner every year for acute diarrhoea. Most diarrhea is benign, occurring during winter epidemics of acute viral gastroenteritis.
Diarrhea accompanied by torpor, thirst, fever or blood in the stools requires prompt medical attention. Similarly, in infants, diarrhea accompanied by weight loss of more than 5% (a sign of dehydration) may require urgent medical attention.
Do not use this product for prolonged periods without consulting your doctor. tests may be necessary if symptoms persist.
When to be concerned about diarrhoea
You should be concerned if diarrhea lasts more than two days and/or is accompanied by :
How to treat acute diarrhea
Acute diarrhea often does not require extensive medical examination. The main risk is dehydration, which is all the more serious when it affects children, the elderly and the sick. The usual treatment therefore always includes :
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ANSM - Last updated: 02/05/2017
SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet
diosmectite
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or feel less well.
1. What is SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachets and in which cases it is used?
2. What should I know before taking SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLE powder for oral suspension in sachets?
3. How to take SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLE powder for oral suspension in sachets?
6. Package contents and other information.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: OTHER INTESTINAL ADSORBENTS - ATC code: A07BC05.
This medicinal product contains an active substance: diosmectite.
Diosmectite is a purified natural clay that covers and protects the digestive mucosa. It acts by increasing the resistance of the mucus that lines the intestinal wall and by binding to pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, toxins.
This medication is indicated for the treatment of:
· Acute diarrhea in children and infants in addition to oral rehydration, and in adults;
· Chronic (long-term) diarrhea in adults;
· Pains related to functional diseases of the intestine in adults.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet?
Never take SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet:
· If you are allergic to diosmectite or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA :
· If your doctor has informed you of an intolerance to certain sugars. This medicine contains two sugars (glucose and sucrose). Its use is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).
· If you have a history of severe constipation.
Consult your doctor:
· In case of acute diarrhea, if your symptoms do not improve or worsen after 3 days of treatment.
· If your digestive pain is associated with fever or vomiting.
Prolonged or repeated use of SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANIILLE is not recommended without medical advice.
children
In children and infants, acute diarrhea should be treated in combination with the early administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to prevent dehydration.
Additional dietary measures
This treatment is a complement to dietetic rules:
· Rehydrate with abundant, salty or sweetened beverages to compensate for fluid losses due to diarrhea (the adult's average daily water intake is 2 liters)
· Continue feeding during diarrhea, excluding certain foods, especially raw vegetables and fruits, green vegetables, spicy dishes, as well as frozen foods or drinks,
· By favoring grilled meats, rice.
Other medicines and SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet
Taking this medication may decrease the absorption of other medicines ingested simultaneously. No medication should be taken at the same time as SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA.
You should space the intake of SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA from another medication of more than 2 hours, if possible.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachets with food and beverages
Not applicable.
SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor for advice or pharmacist before taking this medication.
Driving and using machines
No studies on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed. However, the expected effect is nil or negligible.
SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLE, powder for oral suspension in sachet contains:
Glucose and sucrose. If your doctor has told you about an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
SMECTA contains 0.679 g glucose per sachet.
3. HOW TO TAKE SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet?
Dosage
Treatment of acute diarrhea :
In infants and children:
· Before 1 year: 2 sachets per day for 3 days then 1 sachet per day.
· From 1 year: 4 sachets per day for 3 days then 2 sachets per day.
In adults: On average 3 sachets per day. In practice, the dosage can be doubled at the start of treatment.
Further information :
In adults: On average 3 sachets per day.
Method and route of administration
Oral use.
The contents of the sachet must be suspended just before use.
In children and infants: The contents of the sachet can be diluted in a bottle of 50 ml of water to be distributed during the day, or mixed with semi-liquid food: boiled, compote, puree, small -pot ", etc.
In adults: The contents of the sachet can be diluted in half a glass of water.
If you take more SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet you should not have
Taking an excessively high dose of SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA can cause constipation, which generally disappears when the dose is decreased or treatment is stopped. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you stop taking SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Adverse reactions that may occur with SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA are listed below in order of frequency.
Common (can occur in 1 in 10 people)
· Constipation
Uncommon (can occur in 1 in 100 people)
· Eruption
Rare (can occur up to 1 in 1000 people)
· Urticaria
Unknown frequency (can not be estimated on the basis of available data)
· An allergic reaction that can manifest itself by the following signs: redness of the skin, itching, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, malaise, collapse.
If you experience any of these signs, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLA, powder for oral suspension in sachet?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicine does not require special precautions for storage.
Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What SMECTA contains 3 g ORANGE-VANILLE powder for oral suspension in sachet
· The active substance is:
Diosmectite ................................................. .................................................. ................ 3,000 g
· The other ingredients are: Glucose monohydrate, sodium saccharin, orange flavor *, vanilla flavor **.
* Composition of orange flavor : maltodextrin, sucrose, gum arabic (E414), mono- and diacetyltartaric esters of fatty acid mono-and diglycerides (E472e), silicon dioxide (E551), orange perfume.
** Composition of vanilla flavor : maltodextrin, sucrose, glyceryl triacetate (E1518), silicon dioxide (E551), ethyl alcohol, soya lecithin (E322), vanilla fragrance.
What is SMECTA 3 g ORANGE-VANILLE, powder for oral suspension in sachet and contents of the pack
This medicinal product is in powder form for oral suspension in sachets.
Box of 18, 30, 60 or 100 sachets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Gastrointestinal tract
diosmectite
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
SMECTA: powder for oral suspension (flavors: orange, vanilla); box of 30 bags.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 3,33 euro (s).
SMECTA: powder for oral suspension (flavors: orange, vanilla); box of 60 sachets.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 6,39 euro (s).
Laboratory Ipsen Pharma
| p sachet | |
| diosmectite | 3 g |
| Glucose | + |
| Sucrose | + |
Usual dosage:
In the treatment of acute diarrhea:
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