Neosmectin - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and forms of release (powder for the preparation of a suspension in sachets of 3 grams) drugs for the treatment of diarrhea or diarrhea in adults, children (including infants and newborns) and in pregnancy
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Neosmectin. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Neosmectin in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Neosmectin analogues in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use for the treatment of diarrhea or diarrhea, flatulence and heartburn in adults, children (including infants and newborns), as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Neosmectin - antidiarrhoeal drug of natural origin, has an adsorbing effect. It stabilizes the mucosal barrier forms a connection with polyvalent glycoproteins of mucus, increases the amount of mucus, improves its gastroprotective properties (against the action of hydrochloric acid, bile salts, microorganisms and their toxins). It has selective sorption properties, which are explained by its discoid-crystal structure. Adsorbs bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and viruses. In therapeutic doses, it has no direct effect on intestinal motility.
Composition
Dioctahedral smectite + auxiliary substances.
Pharmacokinetics
It is not absorbed from the digestive tract, it is excreted unchanged.
Indications
- Diarrhea (allergic, medicinal origin, with a violation of diet and quality of food);
- diarrhea of infectious genesis (as part of complex therapy);
- food poisoning;
- treatment of symptoms associated with diseases of the stomach and intestines (heartburn, sensation of heaviness, swelling and discomfort in the abdomen).
Forms of release
Powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral administration in bags of 3 grams.
There are no other dosage forms, be it pills or drops.
Instructions for use and reception scheme
The drug is taken orally.
Adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 3 g (1 sachet) 3 times a day. The contents of the sachet are dissolved in 100 ml of water, gradually pouring powder and stirring it evenly.
Children under the age of 12 years, the contents of the sachet are dissolved in 50 ml of liquid. Children under the age of 1 year are prescribed 3 g (1 sachet) per day; at the age of 1-2 years - 6 g (2 sachets) per day; over 2 years - 6-9 g (2-3 packets) per day. The daily dose is divided into 3-4 doses during the day.
Side effect
- constipation (as a rule, the function of the intestine is restored with a decrease in the dose of the drug);
- allergic reactions.
Contraindications
- intestinal obstruction;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
It is possible to use Neosmectin during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) according to the indications.
Use in children
Possible use according to the indications and in doses that take into account the age of the patients (including infants and newborns).
special instructions
For small children, the contents of the sachet are dissolved in a baby bottle (50 ml) and distributed to several receptions during the day or mixed with some semi-liquid product (porridge, mashed potatoes, compote, baby food).
In the event that a single dose is less than 1 sachet, the prepared unused suspension should be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2-8 degrees Celsius for not more than 16 hours. Before each intake, the suspension must be shaken thoroughly.
Neosmectin is taken before meals and after taking the drug for at least half an hour there should be no food intake.
The interval between taking Neosmectin and other medications should be 1-2 hours.
With caution should prescribe the drug in diabetes (due to the presence of Dextrose in the formulation).
1 sachet of Neosmectin (3.76 g) contains 0.06 XE, the daily dose of the drug for adults (3 sachets) is 0.19 XE.
Drug Interactions
Reduces the speed and degree of absorption of concomitant medications.
Analogues of the drug Neosmectin
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Diosmectite;
- Smecta;
- Smectite is diiodectic.
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