Smecta® (dioctahedral smectite) is an edible natural clay used for the symptomatic treatment of diarrhoea. NPRA has received information from the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) on the possible risk of lead passing through the blood of treated patients.

Smecta® for adults The average dosage is 3 sachets per day. Depending on diarrhoea severity, the daily dose can be doubled (6 sachets) at the start of the treatment.

Because of its unique activity profile, Smecta was shown to be effective in the treatment of gastritis in children, which was confirmed by the alleviation of abdominal pain.

Treatment of acute diarrhea: Children and infants: Up to one year: 2 sachets a day for 3 days, then 1 sachet a day. One year and older: 4 sachets a day for 3 days, then 2 sachets a day. Adults: An average of 3 sachets a day. In practice, the daily dosage can be doubled at the beginning of the treatment.

Smecta with diarrhea comes into contact with glycoproteins of mucous tissues and provides increased mucous protection from irritants. The drug strengthens the barrier property of tissues and creates an additional protective layer. It is absolutely transparent for diagnostic rays, does not cause a change in the color of feces.

Instructions for use Smecta provides an answer to this question. The usual dosage for adults and adolescents is 3 sachets per day. It is necessary to observe the interval between taking the drug and eating about 1-2 hours. For acute diarrhea, adults should take 6 sachets per day for 3 days. Then take 3 sachets for another 2 – 4 days.

Side effects of the smectas with diarrhea Side effects when taking the drug conditionally divided into frequently occurring and rare. Frequent side effects are: constipation, difficulties with defecation, which usually occur after a decrease in the frequency of taking Smecta. Among the rare side effects occur bloating, vomiting.

Smecta with strong diarrhea also demonstrates the therapeutic effect: the intestinal microflora is normalized, the stool is fixed, nausea and unpleasant sensations in the abdominal region pass. With severe diarrhea, it is important not to overdo it: an adult patient is allowed to take no more than six Smekty sachets a day.