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Grafort 3g is used in the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea in infants, children and adults. In addition, it is also used in the relief of painful symptoms caused by inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract.
1. What is Grafort?
With the main ingredient is dioctahedral smectite, Grafort is used for infants, children to adults in the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea, reducing symptoms related to gastrointestinal diseases including diseases of the esophagus. , stomach, duodenum, colon.
2. What are the effects of Grafort?
Grafort has a layer-by-layer structure and high viscosity, so it has the ability to cover the digestive mucosa well. In addition, it also interacts with glycoproteins of mucus to increase the tolerance of the sticky gel layer on the damaged mucosa. Thanks to that, Grafort has analgesic effect for inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract and acute/chronic diarrhea.
3. Dosage of Grafort
Dosage according to the manufacturer's recommendations as follows:
Newborns: 1⁄2 packs (10ml)/time, 2 times/day Children 6 months - 5 years old: 1⁄2 packs (10ml)/time, 3 times/day Children over 5 years old: 1 pack (20ml)/time, 2-3 times/day For adults: 1 pack (20ml)/time, 3-4 times/day Actually, for acute diarrhea The dose may be doubled at the time of initiation of treatment. The above dosage is for reference only, because it depends on the type of disease and condition. Therefore, you should be prescribed by your doctor to ensure safety.
Grafort is recommended after meals for esophagitis and during meals for other indications. Grafort should also be taken away from other drugs, as its absorbency can interfere with the absorption of some other drugs when taken together.
4. Side effects of the drug Grafort
Grafort can cause some side effects during treatment, including constipation, but very rarely. When constipation occurs, you continue to take the medicine, but at a lower dose. With any serious side effects, you should see a doctor for advice and timely treatment.
5. Contraindications to using Grafort
Grafort is not used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of Grafort Intestinal obstruction Have acute diarrhea with dehydration and electrolytes
6. Be careful when using Grafort
Before using Grafort in the treatment of diarrhea, make sure the patient is not dehydrated. Water can be replaced by oral administration or electrolyte infusion. The drug is not used for more than 2 days with people with fever and is not indicated in the treatment of severe diarrhea. The drug can be used by pregnant and lactating women.
In summary, Grafort 3g is used in the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea in infants, young children and adults. In addition, it is also used in the relief of painful symptoms caused by inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. Patients need to take the medicine exactly as directed to ensure effectiveness and avoid side effects.
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