The drug "Forlax." Instructions for use

The drug "Forlax" is a medicinal product belonging to the group of laxative osmotic medications. Pharmacological industry, this medicine is available in the form of powder. Distinguish the drug "Forlax" and "Forlax for children." The active ingredient of the drug is macrogol.

The preparation "Forlaks", the instruction on which application acquaints us with the form of its release and composition, is packed in sachets containing the medicine. In addition to macrogol, the powder contains auxiliary elements, which are sodium saccharin and a flavor with an orange-grapefruit flavor. The child's dosage is four milligrams, the adult dosage is ten milligrams. The dosage form is a powder having a white color and a scent of grapefruit and orange, which, when the solution is prepared, dissolves easily and completely in water.

The drug "Forlax", the instruction on its application describes its pharmacodynamics, promotes the retention of water molecules due to the hydrogen compounds present in the chemical composition of the main component. This process helps to increase the amount of intestinal contents. A liquid that has not undergone absorption, being in the lumen of the intestine, enhances the laxative effect of the solution. The drug "Forlax", the use of which does not cause damage to the mucosa and irritation of its receptors, in contrast to many drugs used for constipation, can be recommended for a long course of treatment. This particular drug is given the greatest preference in the treatment of constipation, which is chronic.

The drug "Forlax", the instruction for its application describes the main area of use of the drug, is recommended for the symptomatic treatment of constipation in patients belonging to the adult age group and children, starting from six months. Also, the medication is prescribed in preparation for a colonoscopic and radiological examination, as well as before surgery to purify the intestine.

The preparation "Forlaks", the instruction on which application recommends the optimal dosage, is taken orally once a day. To prepare a drug solution in a glass of water, dissolve one or two bags. The liquid is drunk in the morning before meals or during it. Purpose of the drug "Forlax for children", the instruction to which gives the necessary age-specific distinction, is made in the amount of one sachet from six months to one year of life. Babies up to four years of age can be doubled. Children up to the age of eight can take from two to four bags. The duration of treatment should not exceed three months. One packet dissolves in fifty milligrams of water. This solution is taken orally in the morning hours during meals or before it. If the prescribed dosage exceeds the amount of medicinal product contained in one sachet, it is recommended that the drug be used in addition to the morning dasgs even in the evening hours. The signs of the action of the medication appear in a day or two after its use.

When taking Forlax, unwanted effects are possible. The use of large doses can cause diarrhea, which lasts no more than two days after the drug is discontinued. Possible abdominal pain and symptoms of allergic reaction. Very rarely there are foci of inflammation and irritation in the anus, as well as incontinence. Unwanted effects in children can be the following: bloating and nausea, vomiting, rumbling in the abdomen. Sometimes there is a manifestation of allergic reactions in the form of hives, swelling and rash.