Agiolax granules - contrasts occasional constipation 100 g

100 g of granules contain Active ingredients: - plantain seeds 54.2 g • senna fruits 6.74 - 13.15 g equivalent to 0.3 g of sennosides calculated as sennoside B. Excipients: contains sucrose.

 

Talc, gum arabic, cumin essence, sage essence, mint essence, liquid paraffin, solid paraffin, E 172, sucrose.

 

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. Laxatives are contraindicated in subjects with acute or unknown abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, intestinal obstruction or stenosis, rectal bleeding of unknown origin, severe dehydration. Contraindicated in subjects with difficulty swallowing or who have pathologies (e.g. hiatal hernia) or conditions (e.g. debilitated subjects confined to bed) that involve the risk of regurgitation. Contraindicated in the presence of colon atony or fecal impaction. Contraindicated in children under 10 years of age.

 

The correct dose is the minimum sufficient to produce easy evacuation of soft stools. It is advisable to initially use the minimum recommended doses. When necessary, the dose can then be increased, but without ever exceeding the maximum indicated. 100 g, 250 g, 400 g jar Adults: 1–2 teaspoons in the morning before breakfast and in the evening after dinner, according to individual needs. In stubborn cases, 2 teaspoons every 6 hours for 1–3 days. Children over 10 years: 1 teaspoon daily. 5 g sachets. Adults: 1–2 sachets in the morning before breakfast and in the evening after dinner, according to individual needs. In stubborn cases, 2 sachets every 6 hours for 1–3 days. Children over 10 years: 1 sachet daily. Preferably take in the evening. Caution: do not take the medicine immediately before going to bed. After ingestion, wait at least an hour before going to bed. Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no longer than seven days. Use for longer periods requires a doctor's prescription after appropriate evaluation of the individual case. Swallow with an adequate amount of water (a large glass). The granules should not be chewed or dissolved, but should be placed on the tongue and then swallowed while drinking a glass of water for each dose. Failure to follow this last recommendation may cause problems. A diet rich in liquids promotes the effect of the medicine.

 

Store below 30°C, keep in the original packaging to protect the medicine from moisture.

 

Abuse of laxatives (frequent or prolonged use or excessive doses) can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients. In more severe cases, dehydration or hypokalemia may occur, which can lead to cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in the case of concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids. Abuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to gradually increase the dosage), chronic constipation, and loss of normal intestinal function (intestinal atony). Precautions for use: In children under 12 years of age, the medicine should be used only after consulting a doctor. The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires medical intervention for diagnosis, prescription of medications, and monitoring during therapy. Consult your doctor when the need for a laxative arises from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) that lasts more than two weeks, or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects. It is also advisable for elderly or unhealthy individuals to consult their doctor before using the medicine. During treatment, drink plenty of water (6–8 glasses) to prevent the onset of intestinal obstruction. The medicine contains sucrose: patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

 

Laxatives can reduce the residence time in the intestine, and therefore the absorption, of other drugs administered orally at the same time. Therefore, avoid taking laxatives and other medicines at the same time: after taking a medicine, leave an interval of at least 2 hours before taking the laxative.

 

Occasionally: isolated cramping pain or abdominal colic more frequent in cases of severe constipation. With use of the product, urine sometimes becomes slightly yellow, brown, or red. This coloration is simply due to the presence of senna components in the urine and is not clinically significant. Occasionally, flatulence, abdominal distension, gastrointestinal obstruction, and fecal impaction may occur. Very rarely, esophageal obstruction may occur.

 

Excessive doses may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea; the resulting loss of fluids and electrolytes must be replaced. In this case, it is advisable to reduce the dosage. See also the section "Special warnings and precautions for use" regarding the abuse of laxatives.

 

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of the medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, the medicine should be used only if necessary, under the direct supervision of a doctor, after evaluating the expected benefit for the mother in relation to the possible risk to the fetus or infant.

 

100g jar.