Product Overview
Structure
pharmachologic effect
The action is due to direct stimulation of nerve endings in the mucous membrane of the large intestine.
The developmental time of the laxative effect of the drug is 20 minutes, in some cases 45 minutes.
Indications
- Constipation due to hypotension of the colon (including chronic constipation, regulation of stool in the postpartum period, in bedridden patients);
- preparation for instrumental and radiological studies;
- preoperative preparation, postoperative period.
Recommendations for use
For constipation
Adults and children over 10 years old - 1 suppository per day.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose (10 mg).
The suppository is inserted into the rectum with the pointed end forward.
The action occurs in about 20 minutes (from 10 minutes to 30 minutes).
Do not use the drug daily without consulting a doctor and establishing the cause of constipation for more than 10 days.
In preparation for research, pre- and postoperative treatment
In preparation for research, pre- and postoperative treatment, medical conditions that require easier bowel movements, the drug should be used under medical supervision. It is recommended in combination with tablets to achieve complete emptying. In addition to 2-4 tablets taken the day before, one suppository is recommended in the morning.
The decision on the required number of tablets of the drug to be taken on the eve of the study / operation is made by the attending physician, based on the clinical condition of the patient and the amount of upcoming manipulation.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or excipients;
- intestinal obstruction;
- obstructive bowel disease;
- acute diseases of the abdominal organs, including appendicitis;
- acute inflammatory bowel disease;
- severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting, which may be a sign of a more serious condition;
- severe dehydration;
- children's age up to 10 years.
Carefully:
Hepatic and / or renal failure, advanced age.
Side effects
Interaction
Diuretics or glucocorticosteroids may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia) when taking excessively high doses of this drug.
Violation of the electrolysis balance (hypokalemia) can lead to increased sensitivity to the action of cardiac glycosides.
Special instructions
Long-term use can lead to fluid loss, an imbalance in electrolytes, hypokalemia, and dehydration, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as thirst and oliguria. Dehydration can harm the body (for example, with kidney failure, in elderly patients), therefore, with the above symptoms, the drug should be stopped and can be resumed only under the supervision of a doctor.
Patients may experience traces of blood in the feces, this phenomenon is usually mild and disappears on its own.
Patients taking this drug experienced dizziness and fainting. Analysis showed that these cases are associated with fainting during bowel movements (or fainting caused by tension during bowel movements), or with a vasovagal reaction to abdominal pain, which may be due to constipation, and is not associated with taking the drug.Storage conditions
Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding +25 ° C.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life
5 years.