Pergidal children 3.6 g powder for oral solution - treatment of constipation 20 sachets

Product Description

Powder for Oral Solution

Composition:

Pergidal 7.3 g powder for oral solution One sachet contains: Active ingredient: Macrogol 4000 7.287 g

Pergidal children 3.6 g powder for oral solution One sachet contains: Active ingredient: macrogol 4000 3.644 g Excipients Sunset yellow FCF colouring (E110) For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1

Excipients

Pergidal 7.3 g powder for oral solution: • sodium sulphate anhydrous, • sodium bicarbonate, • sodium chloride, • potassium chloride, • simethicone, • acesulfame potassium, • mandarin flavouring (dextrose, maltodextrin, gum arabic), • sunset yellow FCF colouring (E110). Pergidal children 3.6 g powder for oral solution: • simethicone, • acesulfame potassium, • mandarin flavouring (dextrose, maltodextrin, gum arabic), • sunset yellow FCF colouring (E110).

Therapeutic indications

Treatment of constipation.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. Laxatives should not be used by patients with acute or unknown abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, markedly increased or reduced peristalsis, or rectal bleeding. The presence of one or more of these symptoms or signs requires an adequate diagnostic investigation by the physician to exclude any of the pathological conditions that contraindicate the use of laxatives (for example, intestinal obstruction, stenosis, or perforation, paralytic ileus, severe inflammatory bowel disease). Severe dehydration.

Dosage

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 never exceeding the maximum indicated. Pergidal 7.3 g powder for oral solution is indicated in adults, the elderly and children over 12 years of age (adolescents), for whom the following dosage is recommended: 1-3 sachets per day. Pergidal children 3.6 g powder for oral solution is indicated in children from 6 months to 12 years of age:

Take in the morning away from meals. Sometimes two days (or more) may be needed before the desired effect is achieved. Depending on the response obtained in the individual patient, the doctor will adjust the dosage (within the authorized posology) and will establish the duration and methods of suspension of treatment. Dissolve the powder for adults and children over 12 years of age in approximately 250 ml (approximately the content of two glasses or a cup) of water, and for children from 6 months to 12 years of age, depending on their age, in 50-100 ml (approximately the content of 1/2-1 glass) of water. Do not add other ingredients. It is best 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.

Warnings and precautions

Warnings: Laxative abuse (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 serious complications. May cause cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in 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). The colorant Sunset Yellow FCF (E 110) may cause allergic reactions. Precautions for use: 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 laxative use fails to produce effects. It is also advisable for elderly or unhealthy individuals to consult their doctor before using a laxative.

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 2 hours before taking the laxative. The use of licorice increases the risk of hypokalemia.

Side effects

The side effects listed by frequency are reported using the following convention: very common (