"Smecta" is a drug belonging to the group of sorbents of natural origin, which also has a protective effect on the digestive tract. This medicine is taken for diseases of the intestines, stomach, diarrhea of different origin. Our article will tell you in detail about how Smecta helps.
Material Content:
Composition and form of release
The active ingredient of Smecta is dioctahedral smectite, which contains 3 g in one bag. It is a natural component, in fact, clay, consisting of silicates, magnesium salts.
In addition to the main substance, the drug includes the following ingredients:
- dextrose;
- sodium saccharinate;
- flavorings;
- vanillin.
Today, Smecta is available in powder form for the manufacture of a suspension. On the market, the medicine is presented in two options - with vanilla and orange flavors.
The powdery composition has a grayish tint, packaged in packages of 3 g. Thanks to the flavorings, the preparation has a pleasant taste. Other auxiliary components are necessary to maintain powder uniformity and improve pharmaceutical properties.
What helps Smecta for children and adults
After penetration into the body, smectitis contributes to a change in the chemical composition of the mucosa that lines the digestive tract. The mucus thickens, becomes more fluid, which eliminates the urge to empty, and the stool acquires a viscous consistency.
In addition, as a result of increased viscosity, smectite absorbs toxic secretions and relieves the inflammatory process in the intestines. Against the background of an absorbing protective effect, the absorption of intestinal mucosa of drugs and nutrients decreases. Based on this property, Smecta is taken after the use of other pharmaceuticals and food
Smecta is a natural composition with enveloping, absorbent, gastroprotective properties.
Its action is based on the ability to bind toxins, fungal spores, viruses, bacteria and remove them from the intestines with feces. Thanks to this, food and drug poisoning, diarrhea of any etiology are stopped, the intoxication of the body against the background of chronic pathologies decreases.
Moreover, Smecta is an excellent selector. It is able to bind and remove exclusively toxins and pathogens, leaving the body with the necessary nutrition, mineral components, vitamins, beneficial bacteria. The drug removes extremely harmful microorganisms, leaving useful.
"Smecta" has a high fluidity, covers the mucosa of the digestive tract, providing the following therapeutic effects:
- Stabilization of the gastric mucosa, improvement of its quality. Against the background of taking Smecta, a kind of obstacle forms on the mucosa, which protects the gastrointestinal tract from damage to pathogenic microorganisms.
- Neutralization of the pathological effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa of gastric juice, pathogens, toxic substances. Thus, prevention of relapse occurs, accelerating the treatment of chronic pathologies.
After penetration into the body, the active component is not absorbed in the small intestine. It is excreted unchanged with feces.
When asked why Smecta helps adults and children, doctors usually say that the drug is used to treat diarrhea, which is caused by food poisoning, intestinal disease, allergens, medications, and dietary disorders. In addition, medicinal powder is used for colic, intestinal ulcer, gastritis, heartburn, flatulence.
Instructions for use of the drug
Instructions for use states that for the treatment of inflammation of the esophagus, the drug is used immediately after eating. For other pathologies, the powder is used one hour after.
Tip: Smecta is given to infants at the same time as food, water in the interval between feedings.
In powder
The antidiarrheal drug in powder is subject to mandatory dissolution in ½ tbsp. warm, pre-boiled water. Dissolution should be done only before taking the medicine. Moreover, the prepared suspension should be drunk in 10 minutes.
Important! The suspension must be taken in freshly prepared form, it must not be stored in the refrigerator.
To obtain a homogeneous solution, the powder should be added to the liquid, with constant stirring. The medicine is ready for use if it does not contain lumps, inclusions.
For the treatment of acute diarrhea, Smecta should be taken as follows:
- Children of the first year of life are shown to drink 2 sachets per day for 3 days. Next 4 days, 1 packet is taken.
- Until the age of 12, they drink 4 sachets for 3 days, then 4 days for 2 sachets.
- Adults in the first 3 days are shown to drink 6 sachets. Then they drink 3 sachets per day for 4 days.
For other diseases, treatment is prescribed as follows:
- in the first year of life appoint 1 sachet per day;
- up to 12 years - 2 bags per day;
- adults - 3 bags per day.
It is possible to change the duration of treatment and the dose of the powder, based on the type of pathology, its severity, the patient's condition.
In suspension
Smecta suspension is taken in accordance with the age of the patient.Typically, for the treatment of children under 2 years of age, 3 g is prescribed per day, up to 12 years - 6 g per day, for adults - 9 g per day.
During pregnancy and lactation
"Smecta" is allowed to be taken by pregnant women without dosage adjustment and treatment duration. Usually, during the period of gestation, the drug is prescribed to reduce the severity of heartburn. Often, powders are taken to normalize the digestion process, to prevent candidiasis, which develops as a result of a decrease in the immune system, to prevent toxicosis.
The active substance "Smecta" does not adversely affect the fetus.
Usually, pregnant women are treated with 1 sachet per day for 5 days. If there is a need to use an antidiarrheal agent during breastfeeding, then there are no contraindications to this process. During lactation, the drug is used in the usual dose.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Like all medicines, Smecta has a number of contraindications.
The drug is not indicated for use in the following cases:
- with intolerance to the main substance;
- with an allergy to fructose;
- in case of malabsorption;
- with osmotic diarrhea;
- with bowel obstruction.
“Smecta” is taken with caution in diagnosing chronic constipation.
Usually this medicine is well tolerated by patients.
But in exceptional cases, the formation of the following side effects is possible:
- constipation;
- nausea;
- flatulence;
- vomiting
- hives;
- skin rashes;
- swelling.
If there are atypical reactions to Smecta therapy, you should consult your doctor.
Analogues of antidiarrheal drug
With intolerance to Smecta, it is possible to use its analogues.
As substitutes, they usually recommend the use of:
- "Neosmectin";
- "Diosmectin";
- Activated carbon;
- "Lactofiltrum";
- "Polysorb";
- Enterosora;
- Enterosorba;
- Enterosgel;
- Polyphepan;
- "The microcoel."
Before taking analogues, you need to read the instructions about the presence of contraindications and side effects.
Smecta is a natural adsorbent that can be taken from the neonatal period to treat diarrhea of any etiology.
