About this material
Dioctahedral smectite, also called diosmectite, is a natural clay of aluminium and magnesium silicate. It is classed as an intestinal adsorbent and is used in products for acute diarrhoea. It is not the same as generic bentonite.
Common uses
- Intestinal adsorbent in anti-diarrhoeal medicines
- Used with oral rehydration in acute diarrhoea
Suitability depends on the grade, the specification, and the rules at the destination.