Agiolax Granulated Madaus 250g

Agiolax Granulate Madaus

Short-term treatment of occasional constipation

Active principles

100 g of granules contain Active ingredients: - plantain seeds 54.2 g • senna fruits 6.74 - 13.15 g equivalent to 0.3 g of sennosides calculated as sennoside B. Excipients: contains sucrose.

Excipients

Talc, gum arabic, cumin essence, sage essence, mint essence, liquid paraffin, solid paraffin, E 172, sucrose.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. Laxatives are contraindicated in subjects with acute abdominal pain or of unknown origin, nausea or vomiting, intestinal obstruction or stenosis, rectal bleeding of unknown origin, severe dehydration. Contraindicated in subjects with difficulty in swallowing or who have pathologies (for example hiatal hernia) or conditions (for example debilitated subjects confined to bed) that involve the risk of regurgitation. Contraindicated in the presence of atony of the colon or fecaloma. Contraindicated in children under 10 years of age.

Dosage

The correct dose is the minimum sufficient to produce easy evacuation of soft stools. It is advisable to initially use the minimum doses provided. When necessary, the dose can then be increased, but without ever exceeding the maximum indicated. Jar of 100 g, 250 g, 400 g Adults: 1–2 teaspoons in the morning before breakfast and in the evening after dinner, according to individual needs. In stubborn cases 2 teaspoons every 6 hours for 1–3 days. Children over 10 years: 1 teaspoon per day 5 g sachets Adults: 1–2 sachets in the morning before breakfast and in the evening after dinner, according to individual needs. In stubborn cases 2 sachets every 6 hours for 1–3 days. Children over 10 years: 1 sachet per day. Take preferably in the evening. Warning do not take the medicine immediately before going to bed after ingesting it, wait at least an hour before going to bed. Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days. Use for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of the individual case. Swallow with an adequate quantity of water (a large glass). The granules must not be chewed or dissolved, but must be placed on the tongue and then swallowed by drinking a glass of water for each dose: the omission of this last recommendation can cause inconvenience. A diet rich in liquids favors the effect of the medicine.

storage

Store below 30 ° C, keep in the original package in order to protect from moisture

Warnings

The 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 nutritional factors. In severe cases, the onset of dehydration or hypokalemia is possible, which can cause cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunctions, especially in the case of simultaneous treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids. The abuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause addiction (and, therefore, the possible need to gradually increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony). Precautions for use In children under 12 years of age, the medicine can only be used after consulting your doctor. The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of the doctor for the diagnosis, the prescription of drugs and the surveillance during the course of therapy. Consult your doctor when the need for the laxative derives from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) lasting more than two weeks or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects. It is also advisable for elderly people or those in poor health to consult their doctor before using the medicine. During the treatment, ingest a large quantity of water (6-8 glasses) to prevent the onset of intestinal obstruction. The medicine contains sucrose: patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or sucrase isomaltase insufficiency, should not take this medicine.

Interactions

Laxatives can reduce the time spent in the intestine, and therefore the absorption, of other drugs administered simultaneously orally. Therefore, avoid ingesting laxatives and other drugs at the same time: after taking a medicine, leave an interval of at least 2 hours before taking the laxative.

Side effects

Occasionally: isolated cramping pains or abdominal colic more frequent in cases of severe constipation. With the use of the product the urine sometimes turns slightly yellow-brown or red. This coloration is simply due to the presence of senna components in the urine and is not clinically significant. Occasionally flatulence, abdominal distension, gastrointestinal obstruction, fecaloma. Very rarely, obstruction of the esophagus can occur.

Overdose

Excessive doses can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, the resulting loss of fluids and electrolytes must be replaced. In this case it is recommended to reduce the dosage. See also the information in the section "Special warnings and precautions for use" about the abuse of laxatives.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of the medicinal product in pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, the medicine should only be used in case of need, under the direct supervision of the doctor, after evaluating the expected benefit to the mother in relation to the possible risk to the fetus or infant.

Format

250g jar.