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Diosmectite
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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
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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