FORLAX POWDER 10G

Active ingredient

Powder for solution for oral administration:
1 sachet contains macrogol 4000 (polyethylene glycol 4000) 10 g;
Excipients: orange-grapefruit flavor; sodium saccharinate;
in a pack of cardboard 10, 20 bags.

Mechanism of action

Forlax is a laxative drug with osmotic properties. Macrogol 4000 - a high molecular compound, is a linear polymer that holds water molecules through hydrogen bonds. Due to this, after oral administration of the drug increases the volume of intestinal contents. Not absorbed fluid that is in the intestinal lumen, supports the laxative effect of the drug.

Pharmacological data confirm the absence of gastrointestinal absorption and macrogol 4000 biotransformation when administered orally.

The laxative effect of Forlax occurs 24-48 hours after ingestion.

Indications and usage

Symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults (bags of 10 g for adults) and children aged 6 months to 8 years (bags of 4 g for children).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to polyethylene glycol or other components of the drug; toxic megacolon; perforation or riskbowel perforation; complete or partial intestinal obstruction; abdominal pain of unknown origin; inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease).

Dosage and administration

Inside, before or during meals, pre-dissolve the contents of the bag in 50 ml of water (4 g) or in a glass of water (10 g).

Adults - 1–2 sachets (10 g) per day (preferably at one time, in the morning).
In the presence of temporary constipation associated, for example, with a change in lifestyle (surgery, travel, etc.), it is recommended that the short-term use of the drug. Duration of treatment - in consultation with the doctor.

Drug treatment of constipation is advisable to maintain a diet rich in plant fiber, and adequate physical activity.

Large doses can cause diarrhea, which stops within 24-48 hours after discontinuation of the drug. After that, the drug can be continued in a lower dosage. In children, diarrhea can cause irritation of the perianal area. Children may develop intestinal distention, nausea, rumbling in the stomach, and rarely vomiting. It may cause abdominal pain, especially in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Extremely rare cases of allergic reactions in the form of rash, urticaria and angioedema.

Store in a cool and dark place, protected from light and moisture, at a temperature not higher than 25 ° C.