What is Enterosgel® and what is it used for?
Enterosgel® is a Class IIa medical device. Enterosgel® is an innovative intestinal adsorbent (enterosorbent) that binds toxins, harmful substances, pathogens and allergens in the gastrointestinal tract and eliminates them from the body.
Entersogel is a suitable ancillary treatment for acute diarrhea.
Enterosgel® is used in children and adults for the following conditions:
acute gastroenteritis (disease-associated diarrhea) in adults and children
allergic diseases with gastrointestinal symptoms in adults and children
irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)
Recommended dosage
Adults and children over 15: 15–22.5 g three times per day (15 g = 1 tablespoon)
Children aged 7–14: 10 g three times per day (10 g = 2 teaspoons)
Children aged 1–6: 5 g three times per day (5 g = 1 teaspoon)
Wash down with a sufficient amount of fluid (200ml for adults and children over 7, 50–100 ml for children aged 1–6).
A sufficient intake of fluids is also necessary as part of basic treatment of acute diarrhea. Use 1–2 hours before or after meals or taking medication.
Note
Enterosgel® may affect the absorption of some medicines that are administered orally – use Enterosgel® 1–2 hours before or after taking medication.
If you are taking any medication, you may also consult with your doctor or pharmacist regarding taking Enterosgel®.
Contraindications
Intestinal atony, intestinal obstruction, intolerance based on prior use.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Enterosgel® may be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, constipation.
Additional information
Composition:
polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate 70 %, purified water 30 %.
Enterosgel® is sugar-free, sweetener-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, fat-free, colour-free, flavour-free and preservative-free.
Packaging:
Oral suspension, tube 90 g, tube 225 g, sachet 15 g (10 sachets per pack).
Note:
Shake well before opening. When squeezing Enterosgel® out of the tube some amount of liquid may appear.
Storage:
Store at temperatures of 4–25 °C. Do not freeze.
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid drying out after opening the package. Use this product within 30 days of opening the tube.
Shelf life:
Until date indicated on package.
What to do if the package is damaged:
Do not use the product if the package is damaged.
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