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Semotox Tablet 500mg
Semotox Tablet 500mg

Semotox Tablet 500mg

Generic Name: Attapulgite

Tablet
Manufacturer Semos
Formula Attapulgite

Price

PKR 15.1

per pack

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About Semotox Tablet 500mg

A fast-acting tablet used to control acute diarrhea and reduce watery stools.

Semotox Tablet Uses

  • Acute non-specific diarrhea
  • Traveler's diarrhea
  • Loose, watery stools from mild gastrointestinal upset
  • Reducing stool frequency during a diarrheal episode

Semotox Tablet Benefits

  • Binds excess fluid and toxins in the gut
  • Provides quick symptomatic relief from loose stools
  • Reduces the number of bowel movements during diarrhea
  • Easy to combine with oral rehydration therapy

What Experts Say

Attapulgite is a purified clay compound that works inside the gut rather than being absorbed into the bloodstream. Gastroenterologists consider it a safe adsorbent for short term relief of watery stools because it binds excess fluid, bacterial toxins, and irritants as they pass through the intestine.

It does not treat the underlying cause of diarrhea, so fever, blood in stool, or symptoms lasting more than two days still need medical review rather than continued self treatment. Rehydration with oral salts remains the priority alongside any adsorbent, since fluid loss is what makes diarrhea dangerous, especially in young children and older adults.

Diarrheal illness spikes every year during the hot and monsoon months here, and pharmacists frequently recommend an adsorbent tablet like this alongside oral rehydration salts for quick relief at home before a doctor visit becomes necessary. Most people notice firmer stools within a few doses when it is used correctly.

Drug Class

  • Antidiarrheal agent
  • Intestinal adsorbent

Semotox Tablet Uses in Urdu

  • اچانک شروع ہونے والے دست کو روکنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
  • سفر کے دوران ہونے والے دستوں میں مفید ہے۔
  • پتلے اور بار بار آنے والے پاخانے کو کم کرتی ہے۔
  • معدے کی ہلکی خرابی میں آرام دیتی ہے۔

Semotox Tablet 500mg formula

  • Attapulgite

Available forms

  • Tablet

How to use Semotox Tablet 500mg?

  • Take with a full glass of water
  • Chew or swallow the tablet as directed on the label
  • Continue oral rehydration salts alongside this tablet
  • Take after each loose stool up to the maximum daily dose
  • Stop use and see a doctor if diarrhea lasts more than two days

Drug Interactions

  • Oral Antibiotics: Attapulgite can bind to antibiotics in the gut and lower their absorption if taken at the same time.
  • Digoxin: Absorption of digoxin may be reduced when taken together, so doses should be spaced apart.
  • Other Oral Medicines: Taking any oral drug within two hours of this tablet may reduce its effect.

Risks and warnings

  • Fever Or Blood In Stool: Seek medical care instead of self treating if these symptoms are present.
  • Dehydration: This tablet does not replace fluids, so oral rehydration salts should be used alongside it.
  • Children: Use only the pediatric dose advised by a doctor for young children.
  • Pregnancy: Discuss use with a doctor before taking it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Other Medicines: Space out other oral medicines from this tablet since it can bind them in the gut.

Semotox Tablet Side Effects

  • Constipation
  • Stomach bloating
  • Mild abdominal cramps
  • Nausea
  • Dark colored stool

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature below 30°C
  • Keep the strip in its original packaging
  • Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Semotox Tablet 500mg in Pakistan?

The Semotox Tablet 500mg price in Pakistan is Rs. 15.1

What is Semotox Tablet 500mg used for?

Semotox Tablet 500mg is used in the following conditions:
  • Acute diarrhea
  • Traveler's diarrhea
  • Loose stools

What is Semotox Tablet 500mg composed of?

Semotox Tablet 500mg is composed of:
  • Attapulgite

Do you need a prescription to buy Semotox Tablet 500mg?

You can buy Semotox Tablet 500mg without a prescription.