Taninal 500 mg is an over-the-counter medicinal product traditionally used to treat diarrhea and food poisoning. The active substance of the preparation- tannin proteinate is a combination of tannin, i.e. tannins, and albumin, i.e. protein. The preparation releases tannins with some delay - only in the small intestine, which avoids a strong irritating effect on the gastric mucosa. The released tannin has an astringent effect and limits the growth and multiplication of bacteria. It also prevents diarrhea by creating difficult-to-dissolve complexes with bacterial toxins. In addition, it inhibits minor bleeding accompanying damage to the capillaries of the intestinal mucosa. Taninal is a traditionally used preparation, the effectiveness of which is based only on long-term use and experience.
The preparation is traditionally used in diarrhea and in the case of food poisoning.
1 tablet contains:
Antidiarrheal, astringent, bacteriostatic, inhibiting small bleeding that occurs with damage to the capillaries of the intestinal mucosa.
Adults: use 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
Children over 4 years of age and adolescents: use 0.5-1 tablet 2 to 3 times a day.
The preparation is administered orally between meals until symptoms disappear.
The tablet should be washed down with water.
In the event of taking a higher dose than recommended and you feel unwell (nausea, vomiting), consult your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.
If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for it.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.
Do not use in children under 4 years of age.
The preparation should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the package.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Rare (affects 1-10 out of 10,000 patients using the preparation):
gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting).
Taninal should not be used simultaneously with other preparations. The preparation may inhibit the absorption of other preparations, therefore, between taking Taninal and other preparations, a time interval of at least 2 hours should be maintained.
If, despite the treatment, for more than 2-3 days in adults and adolescents or for more than 1 day in children, diarrhea does not disappear or becomes more severe, a doctor should be consulted.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
No control clinical trials have been performed in pregnant and lactating women. Ask your doctor for advice before using the preparation.
Driving and operating machinery
The preparation has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.