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Attapulgite both has the ability to cover the mucosa, and has the effect of absorbing toxins (including bacteria and viruses) on the digestive tract. Therefore, this active ingredient is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea conditions of various etiologies. One of the products containing this active ingredient is Diatabs 600mg.
1. What are Diatabs?
Diatabs 600mg medicine contains the active ingredient Attapulgite 600mg with some other excipients such as pre-gelatinized corn starch, corn starch, Magnesium stearate. The active ingredient in Diatabs has a high surface coverage ability, besides the effect of absorbing toxins, it can protect the lining of the digestive tract. Besides, the active ingredient Attapulgite also has a local hemostatic effect through the activation of factors V and XII of the coagulation process.
2. Pharmacological characteristics of the drug Diatabs 600mg
In terms of pharmacological effects, Diatabs with the active ingredient attapulgite has the ability to effectively adsorb, thereby eliminating toxins, including bacteria and viruses that exist in the intestinal tract, resulting in therapeutic support. diarrhea and other gastrointestinal infections. In addition, Diatabs 600mg has the ability to absorb water from secretions produced by the inflammatory process, thus helping to improve the consistency of stools. On the other hand, Diatabs can cover and protect the lining of the digestive tract that is in an inflammatory state.
Attapulgite is essentially a hydrate of aluminum, magnesium silicate or an inorganic clay with the same composition and physical properties as kaolin. Activated attapulgite is attapulgite that has been carefully heated to increase adsorption capacity.
Active ingredient Attapulgite in Diatabs 600mg drug is completely incapable of absorption after use and is excreted directly through feces.
3. Indications and contraindications of the drug Diatabs 600mg
Symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea in nonspecific colon diseases; Support the treatment of diarrhea due to various causes; Support for symptomatic treatment in irritable bowel syndrome; Support treatment of bacillus dysentery and food poisoning. The drug Diatabs 600mg is contraindicated for use in the following cases:
History of hypersensitivity to Attapulgite or excipients contained in Diatabs; Not indicated for use in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children; Diatabs should not be used in confirmed cases of gastrointestinal narrowing lesions.
4. Instructions for use and dosage of Diatabs
Drug Diatabs 600mg used directly orally. Patients should take the drug with a glass of filtered water just enough, limit use with other drinks (such as coffee, milk, fruit juice ...) because it can reduce the level of drug absorption.
Dosage of Diatabs 600mg specifically as follows:
Adults and children from 12 years old: Take 2 tablets of Diatabs 600mg after each bowel movement but do not exceed 14 tablets in 24 hours; Children from 6 to 12 years old: Take 1 Diatabs 600mg tablet after each bowel movement but not more than 7 tablets in 24 hours; Children from 3 to 6 years old: Take 1⁄2 tablets of Diatabs 600mg after each bowel movement, but do not take more than 3 and a half tablets in 24 hours; Children under 3 years old: Dosage of Diatabs 600mg depends on the weight of the child, on average: Weight under 10kg: Take 1⁄4 tablets of Diatabs 600mg after each bowel movement, no more than 2 tablets in 24 hours; Weight over 10kg: After each bowel movement, give children 1⁄4 tablets of Diatabs 600mg, but do not use more than 2 and a half tablets in 24 hours.
5. Some issues to keep in mind when using Diatabs
Only give Diatabs to children under 6 years of age when prescribed by a doctor. Arbitrary use for this object can lead to dangerous health risks. It is not recommended to use the drug when the patient has a high fever, has stools with mucus or blood and is only used when prescribed by a doctor; If after 2 days of using Diatabs 600mg, the symptoms still persist, the patient should consult a doctor; Diarrhea can cause dehydration, so it is necessary to pay attention to replenishing enough water and electrolytes during the use of Diatabs; Care should be taken when using Diatabs in pregnant or lactating women. To ensure safety and limit unwanted effects during treatment, patients should consult a doctor.
6. Undesirable effects of the drug Diatabs
Active ingredient Attapulgite can cause users to experience constipation, but most of them are mild and only happen transiently; Aluminum when absorbed into the body can lead to phosphorus deficiency, especially with prolonged use or high doses. Patients need to stop taking the drug and promptly notify the doctor when unwanted effects occur while taking Diatabs.
7. Interaction of Diatabs 600mg with other drugs
Using other drugs orally at the same time with the active ingredient Attapulgite in Diatabs can reduce the absorption of the drugs, thereby reducing the effectiveness of treatment. Therefore, patients should take Diatabs 600mg at least 2 to 3 hours before or after the time of using other drugs.
Diatabs 600mg medicine contains the active ingredient Attapulgite 600mg with some other excipients such as pre-gelatinized corn starch, corn starch, Magnesium stearate. The drug is indicated for the treatment of acute diarrhea and a number of other digestive diseases. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to take medicine according to prescription or consult a doctor, pharmacist for advice.
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