Diosmectite Viatris 3g - Diarrhoea - Drinkable Suspension - 18 sachets

Description

This medicine contains an active substance: diosmectite. Diosmectite is a purified natural clay that covers the digestive mucosa. This medicine is indicated for the treatment of

- acute diarrhoea in children over 2 years of age as a supplement to oral rehydration, and in adults ;

- chronic (long-term) diarrhoea in adults;

- pain associated with functional bowel disease in adults.

Directions for use

For children aged 2 and over: 4 sachets a day for 3 days, then 2 sachets a day for 4 days.

Adults: On average, 3 sachets a day for 7 days. In practice, the dosage may be doubled at the start of treatment.

Children: The contents of the sachet can be diluted in a 50 ml bottle of water, to be taken throughout the day, or mixed with a semi-liquid food: porridge, compote, purée, ‘petit-pot’, etc.

Adults: The contents of the sachet can be diluted in half a glass of water.

Precautions for use

In infants and children under 2 years of age: DIOSMECTITE VIATRIS should not be used.

In children over 2 years of age: DIOSMECTITE VIATRIS should only be used for the treatment of acute diarrhoea (7 days maximum), in association with the early administration of an oral rehydration solution (ORS). Chronic use of DIOSMECTITE VIATRIS should be avoided.

In adults: Prolonged or repeated use of DIOSMECTITE VIATRIS is not recommended without medical advice.

Composition

- The active substance is :

Diosmectite.......................................................................................................................... 3 g

For one sachet.

- The other ingredients are : Aspartam (E 951), glucose monohydrate, vanillin.