Glicerolo adulti 6,75 g - rectal solution - 6 single-dose containers

Product Description

Short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

Indications

Glycerol Sofar 6.75 g Rectal Solution for adults.

Composition

Active ingredients

Glycerol 6.75 g.

Excipients

Wheat starch, purified water.

Directions for use and Dosage

The correct dose is the minimum sufficient to produce easy evacuation.
It is advisable to initially use the minimum recommended doses.
Adults and adolescents (12 - 18 years): 1 single-dose adult container as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day.
Children aged 6–11 years: 1–2 single-dose children/infant containers as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day.
Children aged 2–6 years: 1 single-dose children/infant container as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day.

Instructions for use: Remove the cannula cover by bending it at the base.
Place your index finger and thumb on the round ring above the bellows and, with the other hand, bend the cannula cover until it detaches from the body of the container.
During this operation, never grasp the bellows, otherwise the medicine will leak out before use.
It may cause serious injury. It may be useful to lubricate the cannula with a drop of the solution before inserting it into the rectum and pressing the bellows.
Withdraw the cannula while holding down the bellows.
Each container must be used for a single administration; any residual medicine must be discarded.
In children under twelve years of age, the medicine may be used only after consulting a doctor.
Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days.
A diet rich in liquids promotes the effect of the medicine.

Warnings

Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days.
Use for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of the individual case.
The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of a doctor for diagnosis, prescription of medications, and monitoring during therapy. It is also advisable for elderly or unhealthy individuals to consult their doctor before using the medicine.
Abuse of laxatives can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium), and other essential nutrients.
In more severe cases of abuse, 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).
In cases of constipation, it is recommended first of all to correct eating habits by integrating the daily diet with an adequate intake of fiber and water.
When using laxatives, it is advisable to drink at least 6–8 glasses of water or other liquids per day to help soften the stool.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Acute abdominal pain or pain of unknown origin.
Nausea or vomiting.
Intestinal obstruction or stenosis.
Rectal bleeding of unknown origin.
Acute haemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding.
Severe dehydration.

Interactions

No specific interaction studies have been performed.

Undesirable effects

The following are the undesirable effects of glycerol organised according to the MedDRA system organ classification.
There are insufficient data available to establish the frequency of the individual effects listed.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Isolated cramping pain or abdominal colic and diarrhea, with loss of fluids and electrolytes, more frequent in cases of severe constipation, as well as rectal irritation.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported.
In any case, excessive doses (laxative abuse – frequent or prolonged use or with excessive doses) can cause abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients.
Losses of fluids and electrolytes must be replaced.
Electrolyte imbalances are characterized by the following symptoms: thirst, vomiting, weakness, edema, bone pain (osteomalacia) and hypoalbuminemia.
In more severe cases, the following symptoms may occur: In severe cases, dehydration or hypokalemia may occur, which may 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).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

No adequate and well-controlled studies have been conducted on the use of the medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Although there are no obvious contraindications to the use of the medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is recommended to take the medicine only when necessary and under medical supervision.

Storage

Store in the original packaging to protect the medicine from moisture and away from direct sources of heat.

Format

6 single-dose rectal solutions.