{"product_id":"tasectan-500mg-caps-8s-adult","title":"Tasectan 500mg Capsules 8's","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasectan 500mg Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e (8s) is a medical device used to restore the physiological functions of the intestinal wall. It is specifically formulated to control and reduce the symptoms of diarrhea of various origins, such as abdominal tension and frequent defecation. In South Africa, it is a \u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 0 (S0)\u003c\/strong\u003e product, widely recognized for its unique \"mucoprotective\" action that treats the cause of intestinal irritation without affecting normal gut motility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Product Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcute Diarrhea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Management of sudden onset diarrhea in adults and children over 14 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntestinal Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a protective film over the inflamed intestinal mucosa, preventing further irritation from pathogens and toxins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymptom Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effectively reduces the frequency of stools and shortens the duration of diarrheal episodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse Origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for diarrhea caused by food intolerances, medication, or mild infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGelatine Tannate Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e The active ingredient reaches the intestine unchanged, where it creates a bio-barrier (protective film) over the gut wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Action Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It \u003cem\u003eProtects\u003c\/em\u003e the gut wall, \u003cem\u003eNeutralizes\u003c\/em\u003e pathogens by preventing them from attaching to the mucosa, and \u003cem\u003eEliminates\u003c\/em\u003e them through the stool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Pharmacological:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike loperamide, it does not \"paralyze\" the gut or stop natural movement; it simply repairs the environment so the body can recover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually shows significant improvement in symptoms within the first 12 hours of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGelatine Tannate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 mg (A complex of gelatin and tannic acid that acts as a mechanical protector of the intestinal mucosa).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantity \/ Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Capsules (Blister Pack).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAPPI Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720614001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Main Barcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8054724870020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults and Children (\u0026gt;14 years):\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 1 to 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours until the symptoms disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if you feel better after the first dose, continue treatment until stools return to a normal consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings \/ Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasectan does not replace the need for fluid intake. 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