Diosmectite
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
| ATC code | A07BC05 (WHO) |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number |
1318-93-0  |
| UNII |
A585MN1H2L |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | (Na-Ca)0.33-(Al-Mg)2-Si4-O10-(O-H)2·(H2O)2 |
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Diosmectite (Brand names Smecta, Smecdral) is a natural silicate of aluminium and magnesium used as an intestinal adsorbent in the treatment of several gastrointestinal diseases. It is insoluble in water.
External links
- Santantonio M, Colella M, Fiorica F, et al. (2000). "Diosmectite (DIOSMECTAL) in preventive anti-diarrheic therapy in patients subjected to pelvic radiation". Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. 46 (4): 225–30. PMID 16501441.
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