Glycerol - rectal solution 6 micro-enemas 6.75 g

Product Description

Medicines for constipation.

Indications

Nova Argentia Glycerol short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

Composition

Active ingredients

Glycerol.

Excipients

Chamomile fluid extract, mallow fluid extract, 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 of 6.75 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Children aged 2-6 years: 1 single-dose infant container of 2.75 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day.
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 the bellows down. Each container should be used for a single administration; any remaining medicine should be discarded. In children under twelve years of age, the medicine should 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 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 of time requires a medical 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 subjects 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 nutritional factors. In the most 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 to correct eating habits by supplementing the daily diet with an adequate intake of fiber and water. In cases of constipation, it is recommended first 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.

Interactions

No specific interaction studies have been performed.

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.

Storage

Store in the tightly closed original package to protect the medicine from humidity and away from direct sources of heat.

Format

6 microenemas of 6.75 g.