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Diarrest drug containing active ingredient Attapulgite is indicated in the treatment of diarrhea caused by bacteria, toxins, bacillus dysentery, food poisoning... Let's learn about the uses, the notes when using Use Diarrest through the article below.
1. Uses of the drug Diarrest
Diarrest brand-name drug containing the active ingredient Attapulgite is made in the form of tablets. Attapulgite is a hydrate of aluminum magnesium silicate - an inorganic clay with similar activity to Kaolin. Attapulgite has the effect of adsorbing toxins, has a strong enveloping effect and protects the intestinal mucosa through the mechanism of spreading into a uniform membrane throughout the intestinal mucosa.
Diarrest is indicated in the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of diarrhea; Absorb bacteria and toxins that cause diarrhea; Absorb loose stools in secretions, improve stool consistency, cover mucous membranes and relieve spasms in acute gastrointestinal infections; Symptomatic treatment of diarrhea caused by food poisoning, bacillus dysentery, nonspecific and specific diarrhea.
2. Dosage of the drug Diarrest
Dosage of Diarrest is prescribed by the treating doctor based on the medical condition. Patients absolutely do not increase or decrease the dose of the drug on their own. Some dosage recommendations for Diarrest are as follows:
Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 tablets after each bowel movement. The maximum dose of the drug is not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours; Children 6-12 years old: Take 1 tablet after each bowel movement. The maximum dose of the drug should not exceed 7 tablets in 24 hours; Children under 6 years old: Use the drug as prescribed by the treating doctor.
3. Side effects of the drug Diarrest
Common side effects of Diarrest are constipation, less commonly the absorption of aluminum into the body and phosphorus deficiency when using Diarres in high doses or for a long time.
Usually the unwanted effects disappear when drug treatment is stopped. However, in case the patient experiences serious and prolonged side effects, it is necessary to notify the doctor for timely examination.
4. Notes when using Diarrest
Contraindicated to use Diarrest in patients with hypersensitivity to Attapulgite or any component of the drug, patients with lesions causing narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract.
Some notes when using Diarrest as follows:
Do not use Diarrest for more than 2 days or in case of diarrhea with fever, bloody stools and mucus. Inform the treating doctor if after 2 days of taking the drug, the symptoms do not improve; For patients with diarrhea and dehydration, it is necessary to add water and electrolytes in addition to taking medicine; Caution should be exercised when treating with Diarrest in patients with megacolon due to hypotonicity. The drug can be used in pregnant and lactating women;
5. Drug interactions
Diarrest can interact to reduce absorption of some drugs such as Penicillamine, aluminum salts, Tetracycline... Therefore, it is necessary to take Diarrest away from the above drugs at least 2 hours.
Drug interactions occur that reduce the therapeutic effect of Diarrest, increase the risk of unwanted effects. Therefore, patients need to inform the treating doctor about the drugs and supplements they are using before treatment with Diarrest to ensure the effectiveness and safety of treatment.
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