Forlax powder 10gr #20

Forlax user manual

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Pharmacological properties

According to the instructions, Forlax belongs to the group of osmotic laxatives. It contains the active ingredient - macrogol. The long linear molecules of this polymer contain many hydrogen bonds, which can hold water molecules well. As a result of this interaction, the volume of intestinal contents increases. Forlax enhances intestinal contraction - peristalsis, reflexively irritating the intestinal wall with an increased volume. This stimulates the contents of the intestine to move faster, while useful vitamins and microelements are not lost from it, the water-electrolyte balance in the body does not suffer.
The use of Forlax softens stool in case of constipation, the laxative effect occurs after 24-48 hours. Due to the large size of the molecules, the drug is not absorbed into the bloodstream and is not converted in the body; it acts only in the intestinal lumen.

Release form

Forlax is produced in the form of a powder for the preparation of a solution inside in two dosages: children's form - sachets of 4 g, adult form - 10 g each.

Indications for the use

The drug is used to treat systematic constipation, to prepare patients for diagnostic examinations of the intestine (endoscopic or X-ray) or for surgery on the large intestine and abdominal organs.

Contraindications

According to the instructions, Forlax is not recommended for hypersensitivity to it, chronic heart failure, erosions and ulcers in the large intestine, intestinal obstruction, vague abdominal pain, and dehydration.
There are no reviews about Forlax in children under 6 months. Use with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

Instructions for use

Before taking the powder, dilute in cool boiled water. For a children's dose of 4 g, 50 ml is enough, an adult dose of 10 g is diluted in 250 ml of water.
Forlax is taken with or before meals, adults 1-2 sachets per dose 1 time per day (in the morning). The maximum daily dose is 4 sachets. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.
With a temporary change in the nature of the stool (due to stress, operations, etc.), as well as in preparation for diagnostic and therapeutic measures in the large intestine, a short-term course is possible.
Forlax for children (in sachets of 4 g) is prescribed depending on age: from 6 to 12 months 1 sachet per day, from 1 to 4 years old, 1-2 sachets per day, from 4 to 8 years old, 2-4 sachets per day. If the daily dose in children is more than 1 sachet, it should be divided into 2 doses. The course of admission is not more than 3 months.
It should be remembered that, according to reviews, Forlax begins to act in 1-2 days after administration. The therapeutic effect is enhanced if, during the course of therapy, sufficient physical activity is observed, drink a lot and eat food rich in plant fiber.
Forlax does not contain sugar, therefore it can be used in patients with diabetes mellitus and galactose intolerance.

Side effects

The drug rarely causes side effects. Like the analogs of Forlax from the group of osmotic laxatives, this agent in large doses causes diarrhea, bloating, rumbling in the stomach, and nausea. Irritable bowel syndrome may have abdominal pain.
Very rarely, when taking the drug, allergic reactions occur - a rash, Quincke's edema, urticaria. In all these cases, the drug should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted.

Dosage

Adults are recommended to take 1-2 sachets (10-20 g) per day, while the dose can be drunk at a time or divided into two doses - in the morning and in the evening. Sometimes the doctor may increase the dose to 3 sachets per day.
Children over 8 years old are first prescribed 10 g of the drug per day, in the absence or incomplete defecation, the dose is increased to 20 g. Do not take more powder, because side reactions may develop - bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, pain along the intestines.
Adults can take the drug for a long time, but not more than 4-5 months. Treatment for children with Forlax should be limited to 2-3 months.
After bowel function is restored, the drug is canceled and the normal functioning of the digestive tract is maintained with a diet enriched with raw vegetables, fruits and foods high in fiber. For the same purpose, lifestyle modifications are recommended.
If, despite treatment with the drug, difficulties with bowel movement persist, it is recommended to re-consult a gastroenterologist and undergo a more in-depth examination.

Forlax during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy, Forlax is prescribed with great care and if there are clear grounds for this. However, there is no data on its negative effects on the fetus. In this case, the drug is allowed to be used by lactating women, since it is practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and, therefore, does not enter the blood and breast milk.

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