📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Acute diarrhoea:*
Adults: 3 sachets daily in 2-3 divided doses, mixed in a glass of water. In acute diarrhoea the initial dosage can be doubled.
Children below 1 yr: 1 sachet daily; 1-2 yr:1-2 sachets daily; above 2 yr:2to 3 sachets daily in 2-3 divided dose.
⛔ Contraindications
Patients with hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or saccharase-isomaltase deficiency
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
patients with hepatic or renal impairment
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Aggravation of constipation, rash, erythema, oedema, pruritus
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.