Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Dioctahedral Smectite
Drug Class
Antidiarrheals, Intestinal Antiinflammatory/Antiinfective
Chemical Class
Smectite
What is Smecta?
Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Smectite
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Smectite. It belongs to Antidiarrheal pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
3 g — 8 hourly
2
Child · Less than 2 year
6 to 9 g/day — As recommended.
3
Child · 1-2 year
3 to 6 g/day — As recommended.
4
Child · Greater than 1 year
3 g/day — As recommended.
5
Child · Oral
200 to 300 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
Dioctahedral Smectite
Important Warnings
Avoid use in case of hypersensitivity to Dioctahedral Smectite or any component
Side Effects
Aggravation of constipation.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dioctahedral Semctite was found.
Price Intelligence
Rs 38.67
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 38.67 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 38.67
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Dioctahedral Smectite, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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3g
Rs 23.75Rs 23.75/unit
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Radicta
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NEUTRO PHARMA
Smectapowd
Rs 681.3
ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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