Glycerol adults - medication for constipation 6 enemas

Product Description

Drug useful for counteracting constipation

Indications

Glycerol for adults is indicated in the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

Composition

Active ingredients

Glycerol 6.75 g For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Excipients

Chamomile fluid extract Mallow fluid extract Potato 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 of 6.75 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day.

Children aged 6–11 years: 1 single-dose children's container of 4.5 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day.

Children aged 2–6 years: 1 single-dose early childhood container of 2.75 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day.

Instructions for use Remove the cap from the single-dose container; It may be helpful to lubricate the cannula with a drop of the solution before inserting it into the rectum and pressing the bellows. Remove the cannula while holding down the bellows. Each container should be used for a single administration; any remaining medicine should 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 (see section 4.4). A diet rich in fluids 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 requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of the individual case. The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires medical intervention 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. Laxative abuse 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. Laxative abuse, 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 supplementing 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.

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.

Format

6 single-dose containers of 6.75 g