FORLAKS (Powder for oral solution)

Active material: Macrogol
When ATH: A06AD15
CCF: Laxatives osmotic properties
ICD-10 codes (testimony): K59.0
When CSF: 11.08.03
Manufacturer: BEAUFOUR IPSEN INTERNATIONAL (France)

PHARMACEUTICAL FORM, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING

◊ Powder for oral solution white, easily soluble in water, with the smell of orange and grapefruit.

Excipients: sodium saccharin, Perfume-scented Orange and grapefruit.

Sachets (10) – cardboard boxes.
Sachets (20) – cardboard boxes.

Pharmacological action

Osmotic laxatives.

MACROGOL is a vysokomolekuljarnym substance, which is a long linear polymers, with the help of the hydrogen bonds can hold water molecules. Due to this after taking the drug inside increases intestinal contents, that leads to the restoration of peristalsis. Not absorbed liquid, which is located in the intestinal lumen, also has a laxative effect.

Laxative action Forlaksa comes through 24-48 h after administration.

Pharmacokinetics

Due to its high molecular weight not MACROGOL absorbed from the digestive tract and is metabolizmu not.

Testimony

-symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults.

Dosage regimen

The drug used only in adults. Assign 1-2 Package / day (preferably on 1 the reception in the morning). Duration of treatment determined individually.

When temporary constipation (incl. associated with operational intervention or journey) reviews short-term use of the drug.

The contents of each package must be dissolved in 250 ml of water. The drug should be taken before or during meals.

Side effect

From the digestive system: while taking the drug in high doses may develop diarrhea, which spontaneously stops after 1-2 day after drug withdrawal; You can then resume reception Forlaksa in lower doses; There may be pain in the abdomen (especially in patients with functional bowel disorders).

Allergic reactions: in some cases – rash, hives, swelling.

Contraindications

-inflammatory bowel disease (incl. yazvennыy colitis, Crohn's disease);

-partial or complete bowel obstruction;

-abdominal pain unclear etiology;

-hypersensitivity to polijetilenglikolju.

Pregnancy and lactation

Forlaks can be used in pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding) on indications.

IN experimental studies found, that the drug does not tertogennogo action.

Cautions

Do not recommend long term use Forlaksa without a prescription.

Patients should notify, that, in case of adverse reactions or constipation, accompanied by abdominal pain, temperature increase, stomach bleeding, should seek medical advice immediately.

Product Forlaks contains no sugar, Therefore, you can assign patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as persons, from the diet which excludes Galactose.

The drug is used in addition to dietary procedures with an increase in diet products, containing fiber (Greens, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruit), fluid intake, as well as increasing physical activity (athletics, hiking).

Overdose

Symptoms: diarrhea.

Treatment: suspension of the drug or dose reduction.

Drug Interactions

Patient interaction drug Forlaks not described.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

The drug should be stored at temperatures above 25 ° C. Shelf life – 5 years.