Smecta Dosage/Direction for Use

Recommended Dosage: Treatment of Acute Diarrhoea: In children of 2 years of age and above: 4 sachets per day for 3 days, then 2 sachets per day for 4 days.
In adults: on average, 3 sachets per day for 7 days. In practice, the daily dose can be doubled at the start of treatment.
Other Indications: In adults: An average of 3 sachets a day.
Method of Administration: Oral route.
Smecta: The contents of the sachet must be mixed into a liquid to form a suspension, just before use.
In children of 2 years of age and above: The contents of the sachet can be added and thoroughly stirred in the feeding bottle with 50 ml of water, to be given at intervals during the day, or thoroughly mixed with a semi-liquid food: broth, stewed fruit, mashed vegetables, or baby food.
In adults: Contents of one sachet should be thoroughly stirred in half a glass or 50 ml of water before taking.
When should this medicine be taken: Patient should take this medicine preferably in between meals in other indications.
How long should the patient take this medication for: If the symptoms do not improve within 7 days, patient should consult a doctor.
SmectaGo: SMECTAGO is taken orally and is a ready to drink preparation. The content of the sachet can be swallowed directly. Massage the sachet before opening it. Each sachet should only be used once after opening.