• Introducing Tasectan Duo

    With Tasectan Duo, you can treat diarrhoea and replace good bacteria, all-in-one go.

    Tasectan is a clinically proven, safe and effective diarrhoea treatment for all ages and stages of your life. Available at all leading pharmacies.
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    Diarrhoea Treatment by SA Doctors

    Tasectan is a clinically proven, safe and effective diarrhoea treatment for all ages and stages of your life. Available at all leading pharmacies.
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Tasectan has a specific product to suit your needs. Choose the right product for you and your family.
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Tasectan Paed

Tasectan Paed is clinically proven to be a safe and effective anti-diarrhoea treatment for children aged between 3 months and 14 years.
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Tasectan Adult

Tasectan Adult is clinically proven to be a safe and effective anti-diarrhoea treatment for individuals aged 14 and up.

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Tasectan Duo

Tasectan Duo is clinically proven to be a safe and effective anti-diarrhoea treatment that has an added probiotic to help restore the balance of gut flora.
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tasectan duo adult and paed diarrhoea medication with an added probiotic

Tasectan Duo Paed

Tasectan Duo Paed is clinically proven to be a safe and effective anti-diarrhoea treatment with an added probiotic for children aged  3 months to 14 years. 
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Tasectan works differently to other anti-diarrhoea medications. It forms a thin biofilm that protects the intestinal wall, reduces inflammation and restricts harmful bacterial growth, allowing gut function to be restored.
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    Samantha York
    It works wonders. I love it.
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    Matthew Price
    The best product ever.
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    Nokuthula Khosa
    Tasectan really helped my child. It is very quick and easy to use. You just put the powder in your child's food or milk.
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    William Cullen
    Tasectan is my lifesaver. I love it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Tasectan® is formulated to control and reduce the symptoms associated with diarrhoea. It is usually effective within 12 hours and is safe to use in adults, children and infants. It is available in an adult pack of 8 capsules and the children’s pack is in sachets of 10. By adding water to the children’s dosage, not only is the diarrhoea treated safely but the child becomes more hydrated which is very important.
    Tasectan® capsules are a combination medicine that contains gelatin tannate. The gelatin tannate in these capsules are a gelatin and tannic acid complex compound.
    While Tasectan® Adult can’t be used for babies and children, Tasectan® Paed is clinically proven to be a safe and effective anti-diarrhoea treatment for children aged between 3 months and 14 years.
    No, Tasectan® is available over the counter at your local pharmacy.
  • Adults: 1-2 capsules every 4-6 hours until the symptoms disappear
    Children under 2 years: Consult a doctor or pharmacist prior to use. On advice: 1 sachet every 6 hours until symptoms disappear.
    Children under 3 years: 1 sachet every 6 hours until the symptoms disappear
    Children aged 3 to 14 years: 1 or 2 sachets every 6 hours until the symptoms disappear
    Children aged 14 to 18 years: 2 sachets every 6 hours until the symptoms disappear
    Disperse the contents of one sachet in a glass of water. It can also be added to fruit juices yoghurt or milk.
    Yes oral rehyration solutions can be used with Tasectan®. Tasectan® is a complementary treatment to rehydration. Adequate liquid intake and a light diet is recommended in the treatment of diarrhoea.
    It is recommended to consult with a doctor prior to use.
  • Tasectan® is usually effective within 12 hours.
    Tasectan® is only available from pharmacies nationwide.
    No, Tasectan® has no effect on motility. Therefore it will not cause bloating or constipation.
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