What is Smecta?
Before you dilute Smect (powder) andTo start taking the medicine, you need to understand the mechanism of its action. The main active ingredient is dioctahedral smectite. It looks like clay. Upon entering the digestive tract, it begins to collect all that is there, that is, it performs an absorbing function. By a natural way, he removes toxic and useful substances from the body, including bacteria and viruses. That's why you can not be zealous in the use of the drug "Smecta", it deprives the body of the necessary vitamins and beneficial bacteria. Another drug restores the mucous barrier of the gastrointestinal tract, preventing the exposure of toxic substances to the walls of the digestive system.
If you or your child ate a substandard product, there is nothing better, how to divorce Smecta (powder) or induce vomiting. The indications for taking Smecta are:
The drug is ineffective in intestinal infections, accompanied by an increase in temperature. In such cases, it is important to consult a doctor immediately.
Contraindications to the treatment with the drug Smecta
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not a contraindication to taking the remedy.
Adverse Events
The drug "Smecta" with prolonged or excessive use can cause constipation, hypovitaminosis, dysbiosis.
How to divorce Smectu (powder) for an adult? Half a glass of warm boiled water mixed with 1 sachet of the drug, drink completely. Repeat 3 times a day. 1 packet contains 3 g of medicine.
The drug "Smecta" for babies. Instructions
Children from two years of age, the drug is prescribed in the samedosages, as adults. Children from one year to two years are recommended to give a medication for 2 sachets a day (can be divided into 4 doses). But the child of infancy (up to 1 year) is recommended to use no more than 1 sachet per day. The contents should be dissolved in 50 ml of water, so as not to substitute breast milk for the medicine. The diluted product must be used on the same day, feeding 3-4 times through the bottle or mixing with liquid nutrition.
Features of interaction of the "Smecta" with other medications
The drug "Smecta" slows the absorption of medicines. It is recommended to take other medications and Smekta medication at intervals of 1-2 hours.
Is it possible to use the remedy for colic
The effectiveness of Smecta against colicneonatal is not proven. All children are individual, therefore they require an appropriate approach in solving this problem. However, some mothers noted improvement in the condition of babies after taking the medicine "Smecta".
Before you divorce Smecta, make sure that it is appropriate to take it, having consulted your doctor.
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