Mukofalk

Active material: psyllium shell powder oval
When ATH: A06AC01
CCF: Laxative phytopreparation
ICD-10 codes (testimony): I84, K50, K57, K58, K59.0, K59.1, K60
When CSF: 11.08.04
Manufacturer: Dr. FALK PHARMA GmbH (Germany)

Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging

◊ Orange granules for suspension for oral administration light brown color with inclusions of brown particles of skin and adjacent cell membranes dried psyllium (Plantago ovata), aromatic orange scent.

Excipients: sucrose, dextrin, lemon acid, sodium alginate, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium saccharin, orange flavor.

5 g – multilayer laminated bags (20) – cardboard boxes.

Pharmacological action

Laxative phytopreparation. Hydrophilic fiber psyllium shell retain fluid in the digestive tract, thereby increasing the volume and softened stool consistency. The drug regulates bowel, facilitating the passage of intestinal contents.

Pharmacokinetics

The data on the pharmacokinetics Mukofalk not provided.

Testimony

- Constipation (incl. Pregnancy);

- Anal fissures, hemorrhoids, postoperative period when interventions anorectal (in order to create a softer stool consistency);

- Functional diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diverticulosis of the colon, Crohn's disease (normalization of stool).

Dosage regimen

Assign inside, adults and children over 12 years – by 1 sachet or 1 teaspoon 2-6 time / day.

Before use 1 bag or 1 teaspoon of granules are poured into a glass, that slowly fills with cold water (150 ml), stir and drink immediately, then washed down with another glass of liquid.

Side effect

There are allergic reactions.

In the first days of treatment may increase the occurrence of flatulence and feelings of fullness in the stomach.

Contraindications

- Organic strictures of the gastrointestinal tract;

- Bowel obstruction;

- Decompensated diabetes;

- Children up to age 12 years;

- Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Pregnancy and lactation

Can be used during pregnancy if indicated.

Cautions

It should not be administered concurrently with antidiarrheal drugs, as well as drugs, depressing motility.

Observe interval 30-60 min between reception and other drugs Mukofalk.

When receiving the drug should drink at least 1.5 liters per day.

Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes may require a reduction in insulin dose.

Overdose

Data on drug overdose Mukofalk not provided.

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions drug Mukofalk 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 in a dry, inaccessible to children at temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Shelf life – 3 year.