China-Singapore Jingwei, January 1st (Wang Yuling) On the first day of the new year, montmorillonite powder appeared on Weibo's hot search.
Several screenshots posted on the Internet show that the Omicron subtype XBB1.5 strain has become the dominant strain in some foreign regions, mainly attacking cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and diarrhea. .
Sino-Singapore Jingwei noticed that affected by the above information, montmorillonite powder was out of stock to a certain extent, and it showed out of stock or insufficient inventory on multiple e-commerce platforms.
So, what is the main treatment of montmorillonite powder?
Is there a need for contingency reserves?
Out of stock on multiple platforms, some merchants suspect temporary price changes
"I bought montmorillonite powder yesterday (December 31) and waited for the delivery at home. I expected it to be delivered that night, but I didn't receive the goods this morning (January 1), so I canceled the order. Looking at the food delivery platform, you can’t buy montmorillonite powder anywhere.” Ms. Li, who lives in Tianjin, told Sino-Singapore Jingwei.
As for why the montmorillonite powder was snapped up, Ms. Li said that she saw a screenshot introducing the XBB1.5 strain in the group and had some concerns.
For digestive system drugs, adults have a lot of choices, but children can only take montmorillonite powder, so they chose this drug.
Sino-Singapore Jingwei noticed that on social platforms, many netizens posted photos of hoarding medicines with the label "XBB1.5 strain", including Changyanning tablets, montmorillonite powder, norfloxacin capsules, lactic acid bacteria The film, etc., and said, "The order is rotated on the takeaway platform at night, so prepare some, there are elderly and children at home, so please feel at ease, I hope it will not be used."
Multiple platforms show that montmorillonite powder is sold out
In this context, the montmorillonite powder on multiple takeaway and e-commerce platforms shows that the stock is insufficient or sold out.
Sino-Singapore Jingwei inquired about the flagship store of a certain pharmaceutical factory as a consumer. It said that it has applied for replenishment and the goods will arrive in about a week.
Talking about why it was out of stock, the customer service staff responded: "It was a hot search, and it was sold out last night (December 31)."
In the case of sudden panic buying, Sino-Singapore Jingwei noticed that some merchants suspected of temporarily revising drug prices.
A box of montmorillonite powder in a flagship store of a pharmacy is currently priced at 48 yuan.
However, according to its promotional poster, the drug was previously priced at 32 yuan a box.
Smectite powder may cause constipation, doctors do not recommend stockpiling
What is montmorillonite powder used for?
Liu Hongwei, Chief Physician of the Department of Stomatology and Mucosa of Peking University, said in an interview with the media that montmorillonite powder is mainly used in gastroenterology to treat diarrhea. This drug has a certain astringent effect and can stop diarrhea.
But Liu Hongwei also reminded that montmorillonite powder has certain side effects, and it is difficult to excrete it from the body, and if it stays in the body, it will cause constipation in the future.
Henan Provincial Children's Hospital also wrote an article to remind that when montmorillonite powder needs to be taken together with other drugs, special attention should be paid to the order and interval of medication.
For most drugs, other drugs should be taken first, and then montmorillonite powder should be taken after 1.5 Tmax (peak time), so as to reduce the adsorption of montmorillonite to drugs.
At the same time, montmorillonite powder also has adverse reactions, and long-term oral administration should be cautious.
Henan Provincial Children's Hospital wrote that montmorillonite powder hardly enters the blood circulation system, does not affect X-ray examination, does not change the color of stool, and does not change normal intestinal peristalsis. It is called "green medicine", but its main adverse reactions are Constipation, dry stool.
Therefore, overdose and long-term oral administration of montmorillonite powder is not allowed.
Should the drug be snapped up and stockpiled at present?
Zhongxin Jingwei consulted Zong Yinghong, deputy chief physician of the Department of Pediatric Medicine of Yiwu Central Hospital, as a patient on a consultation platform. She said that the main function of montmorillonite powder is to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa and prevent toxins from being absorbed from the intestine. The main side effect is constipation, which is generally safe.
However, Zong Yinghong said that it is not recommended to reserve medication. If you have symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment and use the medication after the doctor's evaluation.
"Medicines all have certain effects. It is recommended to use them under the guidance of a doctor. If symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort occur, some may be caused by viral or bacterial infections, and the medications are different." Zong Yinghong replied.
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