Smecta IPSEN Original Smecta 3g Product of France 60 sachets Natural Treatment of Acute Diarrhea

Smecta is a powder for oral suspension in sachets indicated in symptomatic treatment of: -Acute diarrhoea in children and infants in addition to oral rehydration and in adults; -Chronic diarrhoea (long-term diarrhoea); -Pain associated with digestive disorders affecting the oesophagus, stomach and/or intestine. Dosage: *Treatment of acute diarrhoea: -In infants and children: - up to 1 year: 2 packets a day for 3 days, then 1 packet a day. - 1 year and older: 4 packets a day for 3 days, then 2 packets a day. -In adults: on average, 3 packets a day. In practice the daily dose can be doubled at the start of treatment. *Other indications: -In infants and children : - up to 1 year: 1 packet a day - Between 1 and 2 years: 1 to 2 packets a day - 2 years and older: 2 to 3 sachets a day Method and route of administration: Oral route. The contents of the packet must be mixed into a liquid to form a suspension, just before use. In children and infants: the content of the packet can be mixed in a feeding bottle of 50 ml of water to be given at intervals during the day, or mixed with a semi-liquid food, such as broth, compote, puree, baby food... In adults: the content of the packet can be mixed into half a glass of water. Take preferably this medicine after meals in case of other indications. Possible side effects: Like all medicines, Smecta can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. -Constipation, usually resolving with the reduction of the dose, but that may in rare cases lead to treatment being stopped, -Flatulence, -Vomiting. During post-marketing experience, very rare cases of allergic reactions including urticaria, rashes, pruritis and angio-oedema have been reported. Cases of constipation worsening have also been reported. Alleviates painful symptoms caused by abnormal bowel motions. Significantly shortens duration and reduces frequency of diarrhea in children and adults. Ingredients: Diosmectite