Is it better to take Smektolin before or after meals? — Smectolin 10 sachets of 4.2 g each.

As a rough guide: if discomfort has already set in — heaviness, bloating or loose stools after eating — the sachet is taken after the meal, once the symptoms have appeared. If you know that certain foods or an unfamiliar cuisine cause a reaction, it makes sense to take the product before eating, so that the montmorillonite has time to spread over the mucous membrane before it comes into contact with the irritant.

An important point: montmorillonite is an adsorbent, and it can bind not only irritants but also other substances that reach the intestine at the same time. So if you take medicines or other supplements, leave a gap between taking them and taking Smektolin — usually at least 1–2 hours is recommended. This is a general rule for sorbents, and it applies regardless of whether you take the product before or after meals.

The inulin in the formula works differently: it is not an adsorbent but a prebiotic, and its effect builds up over time, regardless of when you take it in relation to meals. Magnesium is a supporting ingredient in the formula.

Directions on the label: adults take 1 sachet once a day, with the contents first mixed into water or a semi-liquid food; the course lasts 7–10 days. Smektolin is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding and in cases of individual intolerance to any of its ingredients; in all other cases, it is advisable to consult a doctor before use, especially if you are taking prescribed medicines.