Forlax ipsen powder for constipation (20 packs)

Dosage form Powder mixed oral solution
Specifications Box of 20 packs
Ingredient Macrogol

Ingredient

Thành phần cho 10g

Composition information	Content
Macrogol	4000

Uses

indications

Forlax drugs are indicated in the case:

Treatment of constipation symptoms in adults and children over 8 years old. In children, Forlax is only a temporary method of treating constipation in combination with appropriate diet and hygienic lifestyle, maximum treatment is 3 months. Straight to link with water molecules with hydrogen bridges. When drinking, they increase the amount of fluid in the intestines. This amount of fluid is not absorbed, so the solution has a laxative effect.

Dynamic pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic data confirmed that Macrogol 4000 is not absorbed as well as not metabolized in the gastrointestinal tract when used orally.

Before taking Forlax ipsen powder for constipation (20 packs)

How to use

Forlax drug used oral.

The amount of medicine in each bag must be dissolved in 1 glass of water before drinking.

Dosage

recommended dose: 1–2 packs (10–20 g) per day, should be taken once in the morning.

Daily dose should be adjusted according to clinical response, can be from 1 package of daily drink (especially in children) to 2 packs/day.

Forlax is effective within 24 - 48 hours after drinking.

Children: Do not treat more than 3 months because of the lack of clinical data for use for more than 3 months. The recovery of intestinal peristalsis will be maintained by diet and hygienic lifestyle.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.What to do when overdose?

Treatment: Excessive loss due to diarrhea or vomiting may need to compensate for electrolytes.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Forlax drugs, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Common, ADR> 1/100

Stomach - intestines: abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, nausea.

Stomach - intestines: vomiting, feeling of urgent bowel movement, no control.

Very rare, ADR

Immune: Hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, rash, itching, erythema).

Metabolism: electrolyte disorders (hypoglycet hematoma, hypokalemia), dehydration, especially in the elderly.

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Forlax drug is contraindicated in the following cases:

Severe intestinal inflammation (ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease) or toxic colon aneurysm.

Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or at risk of gastrointestinal perforation.

intestinal obstruction or suspicion of intestinal obstruction, symptom stenosis.

Our unexplained abdominal pain syndrome.

Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or any excipients of the drug.

Be cautious when using

Treatment of constipation with any drug should be combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet. (Example: A diet high in liquid and fiber, appropriate physical activity and reflex exercise of the intestine.)

Before treatment should eliminate physical disorders.

Cases of hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, rash, itching, erythema) with drugs containing macrogol (polyethylene glycol) have been reported.

Rarely severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm because the composition of the drug has sulfur dioxide.

In the case of diarrhea, caution in patients with water -electrolytes (Elderly, patients with liver, kidney or patients with diuretics) and considering the adjustment of electricity.

Has recorded cases of inhaling the bronchi when putting large amounts of polyethylene glycol and electrolyte into the body through the stomach catheter. Children with nervous system disorders with special oral dysfunction often have this risk.

Forlax does not contain a lot of sugar and polyol, can be prescribed for patients with diabetes or patients in the Galactose -free diet.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

does not affect.

Pregnancy

Animal studies show that there is no direct or indirect impact on reproductive toxicity. Data on drug use in pregnant women is limited. There is no impact during pregnancy because the system exposure to Forlax is negligible. Forlax can be used for pregnant women.

The period of breastfeeding

There is no data on Forlax's excretion into breast milk. There is no impact on the baby breastfeeding because the systemic exposure of nursing women with macrogol 4000 is negligible. Forlax can be used during breastfeeding.

Drug interaction

No report.

Storage

The temperature does not exceed 30ºC.

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