Smecta
Dioctahedral Smectite
Ingredients & Drug Type
Smecta is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Dioctahedral Smectite. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
- Active ingredient
- Dioctahedral Smectite
- Therapeutic class
- Gastrointestinal
- Dosage form
- Powder
- Strength
- 3g sachet
Dosing
- Adult
- كيس × 3 مرات يومياً
- Pediatric
- كيس 1–3 مرات يومياً
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: يفضّل قبل الوجبة بـ 30 دقيقة
Medical Overview
Smecta is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Dioctahedral Smectite. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
Smecta (diosmectite) — the intelligent clay: pure physical action coating inflamed mucosa and adsorbing toxins/viruses without absorbing itself. Modern rules: no longer recommended under 2 years or in pregnancy (2019 European lead-trace precaution), and its one law — 2-hour spacing from ALL other drugs (it adsorbs them too). Always alongside ORS, never instead.
Uses / Indications
- Acute diarrhea in children and adults
- Acidity, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or cramps depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- شبه معدوم الامتصاص فشبه معدوم الأثر: إمساك خفيف مع الإفراط (تخفف الجرعة)
- وانتفاخ عابر لدى قلة.
- Nausea, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, or headache depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- **دون سنتين: لا يوصى** (بديله هيدراسيك والإرواء)
- الحمل والإرضاع: التوصية الأوروبية الحديثة تتجنبه احتياطاً (رغم عدم امتصاصه — قرار الشوائب نفسه)
- انسداد أمعاء
- وعدم تحمل الفركتوز (نكهته).
- Severe unexplained abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or possible bowel obstruction before assessment.
Warnings
- رتّب مواعيدك حوله: سميكتا وحيداً بفاصل ساعتين عن كل أدويتك. الإرواء الفموي يبقى العمود الفقري — سميكتا يحسّن قوام البراز ويقصّر المدة لكنه لا يعوّض سوائل. إسهال بدم أو حرارة عالية أو فوق 3 أيام رغم العلاج = عيادة. احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not delay care with bleeding, weight loss, dehydration, or persistent fever.
Drug Interactions
- قاعدته الوحيدة الحاسمة: **يمتص كل شيء بلا تمييز — فاصل ساعتين عن أي دواء آخر** (وإلا خرج دواؤك الآخر ممتصاً بالطين هدراً). لا شيء سواها.
- May affect absorption of iron, thyroid medicine, or some antibiotics; separate doses when advised.
Patient Guidance
- Keep well hydrated with diarrhea or constipation.
- Seek care if symptoms persist.
- Mention pregnancy, liver, or kidney disease before use.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Smecta?
Smecta contains Dioctahedral Smectite and is categorized as Gastrointestinal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Smecta?
Catalog dosing information includes: كيس × 3 مرات يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Smecta?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Smecta be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.