Description

The drug contains the active substance macrogol 4000 and belongs to the group of drugs called osmotic laxatives. It works by adding water to the stool , which helps overcome problems caused by very slow bowel movements. The medicine is used to treat constipation in children aged between 6 months and 8 years .

For children from 6 months

Restores the natural activity of the intestines

Suitable for children with diabetes

Doses and dosing schedules:

Children from 6 months to 1 year : 1 bag per day.
Children from 1 year to 4 years : 1 to 2 bags per day.
Children from 4 to 8 years : 2 to 4 bags per day.

The daily dose should be adjusted according to the clinical response. The effect of the drug appears in 24 to 48 hours after administration.

In children, treatment should not exceed 3 months due to the lack of clinical data with treatment longer than 3 months. If the child does not feel better or feels worse, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Mode of use

Just before use, the content of each bag (powder for oral solution) is mixed in about 50 ml of water and taken in the morning in the case of dosing 1 bag per day, or the doses are divided in the morning and evening in the case. dosing of several bags. The resulting solution should be clear and transparent like water.

Notice:

The drug can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
After three months of treatment, a complete clinical examination of constipation should be indicated.
An organic disorder must be ruled out before starting treatment.
The drug should be used with caution in patients with impaired gag reflex and in patients prone to regurgitation or aspiration.
During the use of the drug, the absorption of other drugs may be temporarily reduced, especially drugs with a narrow therapeutic index or a short half-life (for example, digoxin, antiepileptic drugs, coumarins and immunosuppressive agents), which leads to a reduced effectiveness of these drugs.
The drug contains macrogol (polyethylene glycol), which can cause hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic shock, angioedema, urticaria, skin rashes, itching and erythema).
The medicine contains sulfur dioxide.
The medicine contains sorbitol.
The drug does not contain a significant amount of sugar or polyol and therefore can be prescribed to diabetic pediatric patients or children on a galactose-free diet.
The adjustment of intestinal motility induced by the treatment should be maintained by an appropriate diet and lifestyle – increased intake of fluids and dietary fiber and recommendation for adequate physical activity and restoration of bowel habits.

Composition

Macrogol 4000.

Try the other products of the Forlax brand, which are in the Digestive Apparatus, Constipation and Medicines categories. Forlax 4g 20 bags is registered in the ŠUKL database under the code 40163. If you are not sure that you have chosen this product, take inspiration from the Constipation category.