Smecta Sachet

Smecta Sachet is a powder for oral suspension containing diosmectite at 3 g per sachet. The powder is mixed with liquid before oral administration, making it different from a ready-to-swallow tablet or capsule dosage form. The current product label should be checked for the complete composition and preparation instructions.

The available product information includes an adult regimen and a separate schedule for children aged 2 years and above. It is therefore suitable for adults and for children within that stated age group when the appropriate age-specific directions are followed. The product should not routinely be given to children under 2 years, and anyone with known sensitivity to diosmectite or another ingredient should seek professional advice.

Adults: 3 sachets per day for the acute regimen in the available product information, commonly for up to 7 days. Children aged 2 years and above have a separate schedule in the same information. Follow the product instructions for the route and timing, and use an appropriate measuring or dosing method. Do not exceed the stated pack instructions, and do not double a missed dose.

Adults: 3 sachets per day for the acute regimen in the available product information, commonly for up to 7 days. Children aged 2 years and above have a separate schedule in the same information. Do not exceed the stated pack maximum. If the dose is missed, continue with the next appropriate dose rather than doubling it. Seek pharmacist or doctor advice when the label does not provide a complete age-specific regimen.

Use the product before the expiry date printed on the current packaging. Do not use it after expiry or when the packaging or dosage form has been compromised.

Store Smecta Sachet below 30°C in a dry place protected from moisture, in the original packaging and out of reach of children. Keep the pack closed between uses and protect it from contamination.

• Common: Constipation.
• Common: Abdominal discomfort or nausea.
• Serious: Severe constipation, persistent vomiting or dehydration.
• Serious: Allergic reaction with swelling, widespread rash or breathing difficulty.

• Known hypersensitivity to diosmectite or any listed ingredient; the product information specifies that it should not routinely be given to children under 2 years.

• Separate Smecta from other oral medicines by more than 2 hours unless a professional advises otherwise.
• Tell a pharmacist about regular oral medicines, vitamins and supplements.
• No specific food interaction is routinely listed; prepare the suspension according to the current pack.

• Keep the original powder for oral suspension packaging until needed.
• Check the strength and expiry date before repeated dosing.
• Use a marked oral syringe or measuring cup when measuring liquid doses instead of a household spoon.
• Do not share the product or a used dosing device.
• Keep other products with the same active ingredient separate unless a pharmacist confirms the total dose.
• Ask a pharmacist before repeated use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Precautions: Follow the current pack information and speak with a doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a significant chronic condition, or take several regular medicines. Check the ingredient list carefully if you have known medicine or excipient allergies.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek urgent medical care for breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, persistent vomiting, severe pain or signs of overdose where applicable. Ask a pharmacist when the exact strength, age dose, interaction or storage condition is unclear.