Sodio fosfato - rectal solution 120 ml

Product Description

Rectal solution.

Indications

Sodium Phosphate is useful in the treatment of constipation, clinical conditions that require pre- and post-operative intestinal emptying, in preparation for radiological examinations and endoscopic investigations of the upper intestinal tract.

Composition

• Active ingredients:
  100 ml of solution contain: active ingredients: Sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate 18.088 g equivalent to sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate 16 g Sodium phosphate dibasic dodecahydrate 8.016 g equivalent to sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate 6 g Excipient with known effect: bronopol. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
• Excipients
  Purified water, bronopol.

Directions for use and Dosage

Adults and adolescents (12 – 18 years) 1 120 ml bottle. Do not use more than one bottle per day. Each bottle should be used for a single administration; any residual medicine should be discarded. Administration can be carried out at room temperature. If lukewarm water is preferred, simply place the bottle in contact with hot water (by immersion or under the tap). For best results, it is advisable to administer the product while lying on the left side. For greater cleansing action, assume the knee-chest position for a few minutes immediately after administration.

Instructions for use: Before using the product, push the cannula cover down until the safety seal on the bottle breaks.

1. Remove the protective cap from the rectal cannula.
2. Grasp the bottle and gently insert the cannula into the rectum, then squeeze the bottle thoroughly. Some solution residue is expected to remain in the bottle.
3. Once administration is complete, remove the cannula and throw the empty bottle in its box according to the rules for disposing of medicines.
4. Remain lying down until you urgently need to evacuate, which usually occurs within 5 minutes. In any case, it is not necessary to hold the enema for more than 10–15 minutes.

Warnings

Paediatric population. The 120 ml bottle should not be used in children under 12 years of age. 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 cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in the case of concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics, or corticosteroids. Patients should be encouraged to drink fluids to help prevent dehydration, particularly those with conditions that may predispose to dehydration or those taking medications that may decrease glomerular filtration rate, such as diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Laxative abuse can cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to gradually increase the dosage), chronic constipation, and loss of normal bowel function (intestinal atony). Repeated use of laxatives can lead to habituation or other damage. Prolonged use of a laxative to treat constipation is not recommended. Pharmacological treatment of constipation should be considered an adjunct to hygiene and dietary management (e.g., increased plant fiber and fluid intake, physical activity, and retraining of intestinal motility). Treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires medical attention for diagnosis, medication prescription, and monitoring during therapy. Careful medical evaluation is essential 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 results. Elderly or unhealthy individuals, as well as patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, ascites, heart disease, or changes in the rectal mucosa (ulcers, fissures), should consult their doctor before using the medication. 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. Important information about some of the excipients Sodium phosphate Marco Viti 16% / 6% rectal solution contains: – bronopol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Storage

Keep this medicine tightly closed in the original package to protect it from light.

Format

1 bottle of 120 ml.