Smecta Special Precautions

Things the patient must do: SMECTA must be used with care in patients with a history of severe chronic constipation.
In children above 2 years, acute diarrhoea must be treated in conjunction with early administration of an oral rehydration solution (ORS), to avoid dehydration.
Rehydrate with plenty of salty or sweet fluids, to make up for fluid loss due to diarrhoea.
Keep up food intake while the diarrhoea persists: excluding some foods, especially raw vegetables and fruit, green vegetables, spicy dishes as well as frozen foods or drinks; or preferring grilled meat and rice.
Powd for oral susp: Consult a doctor if the patient is pregnant or breast-feeding.
Things the patient must not do: Not to administer any other drugs at the same time.
Things to be careful of: Powd for oral susp: If constipation occurs, diosmectite should be discontinued, and if necessary re-started at a lower dose.
Ready-to-drink oral susp: In case of overdose, treatment should be decreased or discontinued, particularly in case of vomiting. Management should be symptomatic and supportive. If symptoms persist or worsen please consult a doctor.