Dioctahedral Smectite(Diosmectite/Smecta)
Dioctahedral Smectite(Diosmectite/Smecta) is a natural silicate of aluminium and magnesium used as an intestinal adsorbent in the treatment of several gastrointestinal diseases, including infectious and non-infectious acute and chronic diarrhoea, including irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea subtype. Other uses include: chronic diarrhea caused by radiation-induced, chemotherapy-induced, and HIV/AIDS-associated chronic diarrhea.
Dioctahedral smectite helps soothe digestive upset and reduces symptoms of diarrhea. As a food additive, it is safe and effective, and is used in a wide range of products, from infant formula to sports drinks. Our high-quality dioctahedral smectite is carefully processed to ensure its purity and effectiveness, making it an excellent choice for food manufacturers and consumers alike.
It is insoluble in water. It is usually taken orally as a suspension in warm water. In the field of geology, it is more commonly known as montmorillonite. Diosmectite is a contraction of “dioctahedral smectite”.
Mechanism of action
It’s effective in improving stool consistency, because of its alleged ability to absorb bacteria, viruses and toxins. And it would strengthen the intestinal mucus barrier to reduce luminal antigens passing through the mucus barrier which in turn helps to reduce inflammation.
Diosmectite may be a useful additive in the treatment of acute childhood diarrhoea.
| Certificate of Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Test Item | Standard |
| Acidity and alkality | Not more intense than white precipitate produced by 5.0 ml of standard sodium chloride solution. |
| Carbonate | Negative |
| Water-solute Matter | No more than 0.7% |
| Loss on Drying | Loss wt. not more than 10.0% |
| Particle size | d(0.5)6-23μm; d(0.9)16-50μm; Volume average particle size D[4,3]8-27μm |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm |
| Swelling Capacity | 2.0-5.0 |
| Absorbability | Strychnine Sulfate adsorbed per gram should be 0.35to 0.55g |
| Christobalite and other impurities test | In the obtained sample X-ray diffraction spectrum, peak height ratio of christobalite should be ≤50%, any other impurity ≤70%. |
| Total Bacterial Count | ≤200 cfu/g |
| Mold | ≤100 cfu/g |
| Escherichiacoli | None |
| E.Coliform | ≤100 cfu/g |
| Assay(on dried basis) | The assay of Al2O3 should be 12.0%-25.0% |
| The assay of SiO2 should be 55.0%-65.0% |
Summary
-Anti-diarrheal: Used to manage acute and chronic diarrhea.
-Gastrointestinal Protection: Provides relief from gastrointestinal discomfort and helps to protect the digestive tract.
-Detoxification: Adsorbs toxins and pathogens from the gastrointestinal tract.
Dioctahedral Smectite(Diosmectite/Smecta) Side Effects
-Constipation: May cause constipation in some individuals.
-Abdominal Discomfort: Mild abdominal pain or discomfort may occur.
-Nausea: In rare cases, nausea may be experienced.
