Indications
Treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea in adults and children after being rehydrated fluids and electrolytes, but their diarrhea conditions still exist.
Treatment of symptoms associated with oesophago-gastroduodenal and colonic diseases.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any components of the drug.
Do not use Hamett to treat acute diarrhea associated to severe dehydration and unbalanced electrolytes in children.
Compositon/Ingredients
Diosmectite 3g
Dosage and administration
In children, the contents of the drug should be diluted with 50 ml of water, possibly taken the place of lemon juice, vegetable juice (stir or shake well before each use) or thoroughly mixed with a semi-liquid food, including puree.
Children less than 1 year of age: 1 sachet in 2 - 3 divided doses.
Children from 1 - 2 years of age: 1 - 2 sachets in 2 - 3 divided doses.
Children more than 2 years of age: 2 - 3 sachets in 2 - 3 divided doses.
Adults: 1 sachet 3 times daily, diluted in half a glass of lukewarm water, stir well before use.
In acute diarrhea, the daily dosage can be doubled at the beginning of treatment.
Hamett should be preferably taken:
- after meals in oesophagitis.
- away from meals in other indications. In proctitis, retention enema, the dose is 1 - 3 sachets, 1 - 3 times daily diluted with 50 - 100 ml of lukewarm water. Or as directed by the physician.
Precaution
If fever is enclosed, Hamett should not be used more than 2 days. The importance of rehydration by oral rehydration or intravenous rehydration should be adjusted according to the intensity of the diarrhea, the age and the particularities of the patient.
Caution should be taken when indicating diosmectite to a severe diarrhea condition because it may cause a stool consistency. It is not known to prevent dehydration in acute diarrhea.
Storage
Store at temperature below 30°C, protect from light.
