Laxipeg 97% powder - treatment of occasional constipation 200 g

Product Description

Soluble powder for occasional constipation.

Characteristics

Treatment of constipation in children.

Ingredients

100 g of powder contain: Active ingredient: macrogol 4000 g.

Excipients

Acesulfame potassium, banana flavor.

Directions for use

Children over 8 years of age and weighing more than 20 kg: 2-4 full scoops per day (the scoop measures 2.5 g at the mark and 5 g when full). Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 20 g of macrogol.

Children over 2 years of age and weighing less than 20 kg: the usual starting dose is 0.7 g/kg per day.

Table for calculating the dose of Laxipeg in children up to 20 kg

The indicated dose should be adjusted according to individual response.

Increases or reductions of ½ are recommended. or 1 measuring spoon compared to the dose indicated in the table.

The correct dose is the minimum sufficient to produce easy evacuation of soft stools. It is advisable to initially use the minimum recommended doses. The daily dose can be taken in one or two fractions, away from meals.

Sometimes two days (or more) may be required before obtaining the desired effect. The duration of treatment is limited to 3 months; in any case, the patient must follow the doctor's prescription. The contents of one measuring spoon (5 g) should be dissolved in at least half a glass of water (about 60 ml). Do not add other ingredients. It is preferable to drink the entire quantity fairly quickly (within a few minutes), avoiding sipping it for a long time. A diet rich in liquids promotes the effect of the medicine.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Laxatives should not be used by subjects with acute or unknown abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, marked accentuation or reduction of peristalsis, rectal bleeding.

The presence of one or more of these symptoms or signs requires an adequate diagnostic investigation by the doctor in order to exclude one of the pathological conditions that contraindicate the use of laxatives (for example: obstruction, stenosis or intestinal perforation, paralytic ileus, serious inflammatory bowel diseases).

Severe state of dehydration.

Warnings

Abuse of laxatives (frequent or prolonged use or excessive doses), particularly contact or stimulant laxatives, can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients.

In more severe cases, the use of laxatives may be associated with increased risk of diarrhea. 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. Caution should be exercised in patients with renal insufficiency or heart failure. In these cases, periodic monitoring of serum electrolyte levels is advisable.

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).

LAXIPEG, as it does not contain any sugars or polyols, can be taken by diabetic patients or patients undergoing a galactose-free diet.

Diagnostic investigations are necessary when the need for the laxative arises from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) that lasts for more than 1 month. two weeks or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects.

Interactions

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 drugs at the same time: after taking a medicine, wait at least two hours before taking the laxative. The use of liquorice increases the risk of hypokalemia.

Side effects

Gastrointestinal disorders Common: abdominal distension, nausea. Uncommon: abdominal pain, rectal irritation, vomiting. Rare: severe diarrhea. General disorders Very rare: hypersensitivity reactions. They may manifest as: itching, skin rashes, hives or edema (swelling, especially localized to the face or hands, swelling or tingling of the lips or throat), difficulty breathing. In these cases, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor immediately.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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