Diasmect 3 g 10 sachets

Tradename

Diasmect

Diasmect

Composition

Each sachet contains:

Dioctahedral smectite (Diosmectite) — 3 g.

Auxiliary components: anhydrous dextrose, sodium saccharin, vanillin powder.

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 treatme of chronic diarrhea in adults. Symptomatic treatment of pain associated with functional

bowel disorders in adults.

Mode of application:

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to diosmectite or other auxiliary components of the drug.

Precautions:

Use with caution in patients with severe chronic constipation.

Side effects

often gastrointestinal disturbances:

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 containing 10 sachets and paper instructions.