At pregnancy the woman experiences set of troubles that only it is necessary to go through a toxicosis, locks and a hemorrhoids. Even at the beginning of pregnancy, the expectant mother will not be able to rest, because of this - early toxicosis , mood swings, depression, etc. Already in the first trimester, the pregnant woman begins to worry about heartburn caused by physiological changes in the body. In ordinary life, a woman gets rid of the disease with the help of medications. In our article, we will tell you whether it is possible to drink Smecta during pregnancy, under what indications and in what quantities.
Is it possible for Smecta to be pregnant?
Smecta is a medicinal powder for the preparation of a suspension. It is used for chronic or acute diarrhea, it helps against abdominal discomfort, heartburn, swelling, diarrhea and other symptoms of dispersion, which are an integral part of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Smektu can be used from birth. According to the instructions, Smecta during pregnancy and breastfeeding is harmless. Moments left on the forums reviews about the application of Smecta in pregnancy allow you to conclude that the use of the drug does not affect the fetus, and successfully helps to cope with trouble in the intestines and heartburn. As with any other drug, an overdose of a smect leads to unpleasant consequences, such as constipation, so its use should be within the limits recommended by the instruction.
Smecta during pregnancy
Smecta during pregnancy, due to adsorbing and enveloping properties, removes toxins from the body, bacteria and viruses - harmful substances that caused malaise.
Smecta is indicated for pregnant women in such cases:
- acute diarrhea from poor-quality foods;
- drug or allergic diarrhea (diarrhea);
- heartburn, belching, bloating, abdominal discomfort, with gastritis and colitis;
- flatulence - bloating;
- Diarrhea in infectious diseases - rotavirus gastroenteritis, intestinal infection.
Smekty powder will help pregnant women to protect the mucous membrane from aggressive external factors, calm and restore gastric and intestinal mucosa, neutralize the action of bile and hydrochloric acids, and adsorb gases, toxins, slags and microbes.
Smecta - what are the contraindications for pregnancy?
Among contraindications to the use of Smecta in pregnancy, only intestinal obstruction and individual intolerance of the components appear. In rare cases, vomiting and fever are possible. Do not apply Smecta to women who suffer from constipation, taking the drug may contribute to the appearance of hemorrhoids and the development of blood clots in the veins, which is very dangerous during pregnancy.
Preparation and use of Smecta in pregnancy
Here are some tips for preparing and applying Smecta in pregnancy:
- to obtain a homogeneous suspension, the powder must be poured into water, stirring rapidly;
- drink the medicine better kissel;
- after ingestion of food or other medicine, Smecta must pass at least 1.5 hours before application;
- If nevertheless there were side effects, it is necessary to stop urgently and see a doctor.
Smecta from heartburn and acute gastritis in pregnancy is prescribed for oral administration 3 times a day for one sachet. The course of treatment, depending on the severity of the disease, is from 3 to 7 days. If it is necessary to eliminate the once-arising heartburn, it is enough to drink one sachet, dissolving it beforehand in cool water.
If the application of Smekty within 3 days did not give the desired result, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor.