Dioctahedral Smectite
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Overview
Dioctahedral smectite is a natural adsorbent clay formed of fine sheets of aluminomagnesium silicate. Smectite has been found to adsorb viruses, bacteria, and bacterial toxins, thus protecting the intestinal mucosa.
Indications
Dioctahedral Semctite is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, GI diseases, Oesophageal motility disorders.
Contraindications
Dioctahedral Smectite
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dioctahedral Smectite are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Aggravation of constipation.
Warnings
Avoid use in case of hypersensitivity to Dioctahedral Smectite or any component
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
3 g (3 (3)) 8 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
200 to 300 mg/kg (250 (250)) 8 hourly Oral —
3 g/day (3 (3)) As recommended. Greater than 1 year —
3 to 6 g/day (4.5 (4.5)) As recommended. 1-2 year —
6 to 9 g/day (7.5 (7.5)) As recommended. Less than 2 year —
Neonatal Dosage
125 mg/kg (120 (125)) 8 hourly oral —
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dioctahedral Semctite was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
2 active brands listed alphabetically.
DI OSECTA
ActiveW.WOODWARD PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
DML: DIOSECTA
Powder
SMECTA
ActiveATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
DML: SMECTA
Powder
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