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SMECTA 3G/SACHET X 18 SACHETS

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Action:
Smectite, due to its laminar structure and high viscosity, has a great ability to cover the intestinal mucosa. It increases the resistance of the mucus barrier by enhancing the quality and quantity of mucus on the surface of enterocytes (active mucoprotection). It binds digestive gases. It reduces intestinal hypersensitivity, restores the functional integrity of erythrocytes. It normalizes intestinal transit without interfering with peristalsis and without altering stool volume.

Therapeutic indications
- symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in children, infants (in association with oral rehydration) and adults.
- symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhea.
- symptomatic treatment of pain associated with esophageal-gastro-duodenal and colonic conditions.

Contraindications: Not applicable.

Composition:
The active substance is diosmectite. Each sachet contains diosmectite 3 g.
The other components are: glucose monohydrate, sodium saccharin, vanilla flavor, orange flavor

Method of administration:
Oral administration:

Children:
- under 1 year of age: the recommended dose is 1 Smecta sachet (3 g diosmectite) per day;
- between 1 and 2 years of age: the recommended dose is 1-2 Smecta sachets (3-6 g diosmectite) per day;
- over 2 years of age: the recommended dose is 2-3 Smecta sachets (6-9 g diosmectite) per day;
The suspension can be prepared by adding the content of one sachet to a baby bottle with 50 ml
of water (administered throughout the day) or by mixing with semi-liquid foods: soup, fruit compote,
vegetable puree, baby food.

Adults:
- the average recommended dose is 3 Smecta sachets (9 g diosmectite) per day. To prepare
the suspension, add one sachet to half a glass of water.

Smecta is preferably administered:
- after meals, in esophagitis;
- between meals, in other conditions.

Page updated on: 08.06.2021