Tisana kelémata - laxative powder 80 g

Product Description

Laxative powder for occasional constipation.

Indications

The Kelémata Herbal Tea is a laxative indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Senna leaves 41.02 g (Min. titration 2.5% in hydroxyanthracene heterosides as sennoside B).
Excipients: Couch Grass Rhizome, Guaiac Wood, Hyssop Leaves, Paritaria Leaves, Peppermint Leaves, Sarsaparilla Roots, Star Anise Fruits, Lemon Balm Tops.

Directions for use and Dosage

Prepare the herbal tea according to the following instructions:

• Put 1-2 teaspoons of Kelemata herbal tea powder in a teacup (the dose varies according to individual sensitivity);
• Pour boiling water over it and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes, then strain.

Never boil herbs.
The herbal tea should be taken cold or lukewarm, possibly sweetened.
A diet rich in liquids favors the effect of the medicine.
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 without ever exceeding the maximum indicated.
Caution: Do not exceed the indicated doses without the advice of your doctor.
Preferably take in the evening before a meal.
Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and not more frequently than recommended. of 7 days
Use for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of the individual case.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any doubts on the use of this medicine.

Warnings

Abuse of laxatives (frequent or prolonged use or with excessive doses) can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients.
In the most serious cases, dehydration or hypokalemia (decrease in blood potassium) may occur, which can lead to cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in the case of concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids.
Abuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause serious and life-threatening complications. cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to gradually increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony).
First of all, it must be kept in mind that, in most cases, a balanced diet rich in water and fiber (bran, vegetables and fruit) can permanently resolve the problem of constipation.
Many people think they suffer from constipation if they are unable to evacuate every day.
This is a mistaken belief because This situation is completely normal for a large number of individuals.
Consider, however, that constipation occurs when bowel movements are reduced compared to one's personal habits and are associated with the emission of hard stools.
If episodes of constipation occur repeatedly or if you have noticed any recent changes in their characteristics, consult your doctor.
Do not use Tisana Kelémata in case of:

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the excipients.
• Presence of acute or unknown abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, intestinal obstruction or stenosis, rectal bleeding of unknown origin, severe dehydration.

Precautions for use

The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of a doctor for diagnosis, prescription of drugs and monitoring during therapy.
Consult your doctor when the need for a laxative arises from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (characteristic frequency of bowel movements) that lasts more than 2 weeks, when constipation is persistent, and when the use of a laxative fails to produce any effect.

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.
Milk or antacids can alter the effect of the medicine; wait at least one hour before taking the laxative.

Side effects

Kelémata herbal tea can cause allergic reactions. cause side effects.
Following the instructions reduces the risk of such effects.
Occasionally: isolated cramping pain or abdominal colic, more frequent in cases of severe constipation.
With use of the product, urine sometimes becomes slightly yellow-brown or red.
This coloration is due to the presence of senna components in the urine and is not clinically significant.
Continued use of laxatives may cause side effects. cause, habituation, or damage of any kind.
These effects are generally transitory.
When taking peppers, it is advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist.
It is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of the appearance of side effects not described in the package leaflet.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Children
Contraindicated in children under 10 years of age.
In children under 12 years of age, the medicine may be contraindicated. Use only after consulting your doctor.
Elderly and people in poor health
It is advisable to consult your doctor before using the medicine.

Storage

The expiry date refers to the product in its intact packaging, stored correctly.
Caution: do not use the medicine after the expiry date shown on the packaging.
Store the medicine below 30°C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Format

80 g box