Montmorillonite powder, also called Smecta, is a drug used to treat related pain symptoms caused by diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

What is Montmorillonite Powder?

Montmorillonite Powder, also called Smecta, is a medicine in the form of white powder with an aromatic smell. It is used as an auxiliary treatment for chronic diarrhea and digestive system pain symptoms in adults and children. However, excessive use can cause constipation.

Montmorillonite Powder Instructions

The following instructions are selected from a certain brand of medicine. The information is for reference only. There may be differences due to different brands!

Drug name: Dictahedral Smectite Powder

Common name: Dictahedral Smectite Powder

English name: Dictahedral Smectite Powder

Chinese Pinyin: Mengtuoshi San Montmorillonite Powder Instructions

Ingredients: This product contains montmorillonite which should be 90.0%-110.0% of the total labeled amount. The excipients are vanillin, glucose, and saccharin sodium.

Properties: This product is white or off-white fine powder with sweet taste.

Category of action: This product is an over-the-counter antidiarrheal drug.

Indications: It is used for acute and chronic diarrhea in adults and children.

Specifications: Each bag contains 3 grams of montmorillonite.

Usage and dosage: Take orally. Adults take 1 bag (3 grams) each time, 3 times a day. For children under 1 year old, take 1 bag a day, divided into 3 times; for children 1-2 years old, take 3 bags a day, divided into 3 times; for children over 2 years old, take 2-3 bags a day, divided into 3 times. When taking it, pour this product into half a cup of warm water (about 50 ml), mix well and take it quickly. When treating acute diarrhea, the first dose should be doubled.

Adverse reactions A small number of people may experience mild constipation.

Contraindications are unclear.

Precautions

1. When treating acute diarrhea, attention should be paid to correcting dehydration.

2. If constipation occurs, the dose can be reduced and continued taking.

3. Please consult a physician if you need to take intestinal bactericides at the same time.

4. Please consult your physician or pharmacist regarding dosage for children.

5. If the symptoms of acute diarrhea in children do not improve after taking this product for 1 day, and if the symptoms of chronic diarrhea do not improve after taking this product for 2-3 days, please consult a physician or pharmacist. 6) In case of overdose or adverse reactions, seek medical attention immediately.

7. People who are allergic to this product should not use it, and people with allergies should use it with caution.

8. It is forbidden to use this product when its properties change.

9. Please keep this product out of reach of children.

10. Children must use it under adult supervision.

11. If you are using other drugs, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using this product.

Drug interactions may occur if used together with other drugs. Please consult your physician or pharmacist for details.

Pharmacological effects: This product is a natural montmorillonite particle powder with a lamellar structure and non-uniform charge distribution. It has a fixing and inhibitory effect on viruses, bacteria and the toxins they produce in the digestive tract. It loses its pathogenic effect; in addition, it also has a strong ability to cover and protect the mucosa of the digestive tract, repair and improve the defense function of the mucosal barrier against attacking factors, and has the function of balancing normal flora and analgesic effects.

Storage sealed and stored in a dry place.

Packaging: Medicinal composite film packaging, 3g/bag p> As we all know, medicine is three parts poison.

Generally speaking, montmorillonite powder is not absorbed into the blood after being taken, and the side effects are relatively small. However, large amounts or long-term use can easily cause symptoms such as constipation and dry stool. The symptoms will disappear after stopping the medication, and there will be no problem.

Should Montmorillonite Powder be taken before or after meals?

Experts suggest that Montmorillonite Powder should be taken before meals for the following reasons:

Montmorillonite Powder The powder has a strong ability to cover and protect the mucosa of the digestive tract, repair and improve the defense function of the mucosal barrier against attacking factors, and has the effect of balancing normal flora and local analgesic.

Since the main component of montmorillonite powder is montmorillonite, the montmorillonite component is not absorbed by the human body after being taken, does not enter the blood circulation, does not affect gastrointestinal peristalsis, and does not affect the digestion and absorption of food, so It is to be taken before meals.

Can pregnant women eat montmorillonite powder?

Pregnant women can eat it. The main component of montmorillonite powder is montmorillonite, which is not easily absorbed after taking it, does not enter the blood circulation, and does not enter the placenta barrier. Therefore, pregnant women can take montmorillonite powder for diarrhea.