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Smixtal belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, the main ingredient is Dioctahedral smectite, prepared in oral powder form. Follow the article below to know what is Smixtal? Dosage and how to use?
1. Indications of the drug Smixtal
Smixtal is indicated for:
Treatment of acute / chronic diarrhea in both adults and children. Treatment of painful conditions caused by disease of the esophagus, duodenum, stomach or colon.
2. Contraindications of Smixtal
Do not use Smixtal to treat in case people are hypersensitive to the ingredients of the drug.
3. Dosage and how to use Smixtal
How to use: Smixtal is used orally. Patients can dissolve Smixtal with about 50ml of filtered water or mix with diluted food.
Dosage:
For children:
Under 1 year old take 1 pack/day. Children from 1-2 years old take 1-2 sachets/day. Children 2 years and older take 2-3 sachets/day. For adults:
Average dose of 3 packs of Smixtal/day. In case of acute diarrhea, the therapeutic dose can be increased. Note: The above dosage of Smixtal is for reference only. The specific dose will depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Smixtal, patients need to consult a doctor.
How to handle a missed dose or overdose of Smixtal:
In case of forgetting a dose of Smixtal, it should be supplemented as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Smixtal and use a new dose. When using Smixtal drug overdose, the patient should stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Side effects of Smixtal
At therapeutic doses, Smixtal is well tolerated. However, during the use of Smixtal, patients may still experience side effects such as constipation (very rare). If you experience this symptom, the patient should stop using Smixtal and notify the doctor for appropriate treatment.
5. Be careful when using Smixtal
During the use of Smixtal, depending on age, location and degree of dehydration due to diarrhea, the patient may have to rehydrate by mouth or intravenously (if necessary). Absolutely do not use when Smixtal has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Smixtal drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Smixtal treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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