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Common name
Smecta (aluminium and magnezium sillicate, Monohydrated Glucose)
Description
SMECTA is a non-systemic gastrointestinal tract muco-protective agent which interacts with mucus molecules, to strengthen the mucosal barrier and protect the apical pole of the enterocytes and tight junctions against bacteria and toxin present within the lumen. Interestingly, dioctahedral smectite has been shown to have a specific binding action for rotavirus, one of the main causes of diarrhoea in children. SMECTA antidiarrhoeal properties involved two mechanisms: adsorption of toxin, bacteria and viruses and reinforces the intestinal mucus barrier, a pharmacological effect that is likely to be related to the clinically observed reduction in duration of acute diarrhea
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Active Ingredients:
Aluminium and magnezium sillicate, Monohydrated Glucose
Therapeutic actions:
SMECTA is a non-systemic gastrointestinal tract mucous-protective drug which interacts with mucous molecules, it strengthens the mucous barrier and protects the surface of enterocytes , fights against bacteria and toxin which present within the lumen. Smecta has a specific binding action for rotavirus, one of the main causes of diarrhea in children.
What is it used for?: (Indications:)
Smecta is used to treat:
• the cute and chronic diarrhea, especially in children.
• heartburn, inflation and discomfort in the stomach caused by gastritis, stomach and duodenum ulcer , colitis.
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use this medication if:
• you have intestinal occlusion
• you have an allergy to diosmectite
You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking this medication:
• if you are pregnant
• if you are breast-feeding
Side effects:
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. constipation
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions:
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Due to the adsorbent properties Smecta can decrease other substances’ absorption. In this case these medicines should be administrated before or after Smecta.
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