Tannacomp ® 500 mg / 50 mg film-coated tablets
TANNACOMP Areas of application:
Treatment of acute non-specific diarrhea, prophylaxis and treatment of traveler's diarrhea. For adults, teenagers and children from 5 years.
For information on risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Status: 12/2013. MEDICE Arzneimittel, 58638 Iserlohn
- The alternative to motility inhibitors: Fast and reliable help with diarrhea; also suitable for the treatment and prevention of traveler's diarrhea
- With the unique combination of tannin and ethacridine active ingredients
- Highly effective thanks to the active protection principle: seals the intestinal wall
- Antibacterial
- Also has an antispasmodic effect
The alternative to motility
inhibitors Tannacomp ® offers quick and reliable help in the event of diarrhea . With the help of its special active ingredient combination of tannin and ethacridine, Tannacomp ® helps in several ways : It provides rapid relief of acute symptoms, protects the inflamed intestinal wall, normalizes intestinal function and also has disinfectant properties.
The antispasmodic properties of Tannacomp ® deserve special mention - after all , diarrhea and abdominal cramps often go hand in hand.
Good to know: the normal bowel movement is supported by Tannacomp ®not affected, so that the pathogens can continue to be excreted from the intestine. This is a particular advantage over drugs from the group of so-called "motility inhibitors" such as loperamide.
Tannacomp ® is suitable for adults and children from 5 years and can also be used to treat travelers' diarrhea. Tannacomp ® is approved for adults to prevent traveler's diarrhea . Unique combination of active ingredients from Tannacomp ® Only Tannacomp ® contains the unique combination of active ingredients
- Tannin albuminate
- Ethacridine lactate
- Natural tannin: the active protection principle
Tannin (tannin albuminate) acts directly where the diarrhea can be stopped most efficiently: on the intestinal wall itself. In this context, experts speak of the "active protection principle": tannin forms a protective film on the irritated mucous membrane and seals it off . The extreme infiltration of water into the intestine is prevented and intestinal function normalized. This will stop the diarrhea.
- Ethacridine: Antibacterial and antispasmodic
Ethacridine (ethacridine lactate) rounds off the comprehensive spectrum of activity of Tannacomp ® . Ethacridine has antibacterial properties and has a disinfectant effect. It inhibits the growth of harmful germs and pathogens. Ethacridine also has an antispasmodic effect, so that abdominal cramps can be relieved quickly.
Ingestion and dosage of Tannacomp ® Always
take Tannacomp ® exactly as instructed in the package insert. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The dose and frequency of intake depend on the severity of the diarrhea. Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the usual dose is:
Children 5-14 years: 1 film-coated tablet 3 to 4 times a day
Adults and adolescents from 15 years: 1-2 film-coated tablets 4 times a day
Adults for prevention: 1 film-coated tablet 2 times a day
Basically, Tannacomp ® should be used regularly until the diarrhea subsides be taken. If you don't feel better after 3-4 days, contact your doctor.
The film-coated tablets are taken with sufficient liquid before or with meals. If necessary, you can also crush the film-coated tablets and mix them with food or drinks.
Can you get tannacomp in the uk?
Yes.