Uses of Atizal

Atizal belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs and is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea in adults and children. Find out what Atizal is used in the article below to help you use the right medicine.

Atizal medicine contains the ingredient Dioctahedral smectite 3300mg and other excipients just enough provided by the manufacturer. The drug is prepared in the form of oral suspension, box of 50 packs, each pack has a volume of 20ml.

Atizal is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Support in the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea in children and adults. Improve problems related to gastrointestinal diseases (such as stomach, intestines, duodenum, esophagus,...); irritable bowel syndrome, gastric reflux, increased intestinal motility ... Atizal is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients are allergic to the active ingredient Dioctahedral smectite and other excipients contained in the drug's ingredients. . The patient has an intestinal obstruction. Do not use the drug to treat severe dehydration and electrolytes diarrhea without rehydration measures in children.

How to use:
Atizal is prepared in the form of an oral suspension, used orally. Shake the medicine well before taking it. The drug should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour after a meal for the best therapeutic effect. In case the patient finds it difficult to drink, can mix 1 pack of medicine with 50ml of warm water to drink or mix with food to improve the taste. Dosage of Atizal is as follows:
For children:
Under 1 year old: Take half a pack each time, 1 pack per day. From 1 to 2 years old: Take half a pack each time, 1 to 2 packs per day. From 2 years old and up: Take 1 pack each time, 2-3 packs per day. For adults:
Drink 1 pack at a time, an average of 3 packs per day. For acute diarrhea:
Double dose of the starting dose or as directed by your doctor may be used. For severe disease:
The maximum dose should not exceed 6 sachets per day. Note: The above dosage is recommended for use only. The doctor will treat each patient based on the condition to determine the appropriate dose.

The doctor always considers the benefit that Atizal brings to the patient and the possible risk of side effects to prescribe the appropriate medication.
Atizal is generally well tolerated, side effects are usually mild and transient, which usually resolves on discontinuation of treatment.
When using the drug can cause constipation due to dehydration of the body. In that case, the patient can still use the drug when constipation occurs, but the dose needs to be reduced.
In case the patient has rare side effects that are not mentioned in the leaflet, please inform your doctor or medical person immediately.

Due to its viscous and absorbent nature, Atizal can absorb other drugs, causing decreased activity, reduced absorption or reduced effectiveness of other drugs, so patients need to take other drugs far away. at least 2 hours after taking Atizal.
To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Atizal, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Atizal.

Some notes when patients take Atizal drugs are as follows:
Patients should check the expiry date and signs of damage if any of the drug before taking the medicine. Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not add or skip doses without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. When the patient has symptoms of illness accompanied by fever, the drug should not be used for more than 2 days. When using Atizal, it can cause dehydration, so appropriate rehydration during the treatment. Pregnant women: When using Atizal, it can cause serious consequences for the fetus such as miscarriage, malformation,... Therefore, this drug should not be used, unless absolutely necessary for the benefit of the fetus. therapeutic benefits of the mother. Lactation: There have been no accurate reports on the effects of this drug on mothers and infants. However, to limit the potential risks to nursing infants, the drug should not be used unless directed by a doctor. In case the patient has to take medicine for the treatment, breast-feeding can be stopped.

When forgetting a dose, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers, the medicine can also be taken 1-2 hours before the usual time of taking the medicine. However, the patient should skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose and do not double the dose if the patient forgets to take the dose. When overdose of Atizal drug, patients often experience symptoms such as drowsiness, convulsions, shortness of breath, impaired consciousness, respiratory failure, tachycardia, ... The patient should stop taking the drug and notify the doctor. treating doctor. Immediately take the patient to the nearest hospital when the condition worsens. Patients need to bring a prescription or medicine box so that the doctor can grasp the information and handle it quickly and promptly. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Atizal medicine. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Atizal exactly as directed by their doctor. Note, Atizal is a prescription drug, and patients absolutely cannot use it without a prescription from a specialist.