Mucofalk granules 5gr #20

Mucofalk user manual

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Dosage form

It is produced in the form of granules, which are packaged in bags of 5 g. A suspension is prepared from them and taken orally. The package contains 20 bags. The granules are brown in color and small inclusions are visible on them - particles of crushed parts of the plant.

Description and composition

One packet contains 3.25 g of the main active ingredient, which is the crushed shell of the seeds of the oval plantain plant. As auxiliary substances added sucrose, dextrin, flavoring and others. People with diabetes should be aware that the amount of carbohydrates in one bag is equivalent to 0.064 bread units.
The health of the whole organism depends on the digestive system, because it provides the breakdown of food, the absorption of nutrients and the excretion of metabolic products. Constipation is a dangerous condition for the body, so they provoke the accumulation of toxins and limit the functionality of the intestines.
The right treatment for constipation is always complex and includes lifestyle changes and daily diet adjustments. At the easy stages of the pathology, the problem can be solved with the help of plant-based products, folk recipes, or even the use of products with a laxative effect. One of the safest medicines that contains natural ingredients is Mucofalk.
Plantain oval is rich in mucus, hydrophilic fibers and other beneficial substances. Once in the digestive tract, they retain fluid, due to which the volume of the stool increases and its texture softens. Due to this, the laxative effect is soft and safe. The drug has a local effect and is not absorbed into the systemic circulation, which reduces the likelihood of side effects.
Plantain fiber can absorb 40 times more water than its own weight.
Mucofalk restores normal bowel function, provides timely emptying, and regulates motility.

Indications for use

for adults

The drug is used to treat:
    Constipation. An increase in feces leads to earlier receptor irritation and natural emptying.
    Anal fissures. The softened stool gently passes the affected area, preventing its further injury. This gives enough time to heal the crack.
    Hemorrhoids. Defecation occurs without effort, due to which the veins do not experience excessive stress.
    Functional diarrhea.
    Irritable bowel syndrome.
Mucofalk is also prescribed for the first time after surgery in the anorectal region, so that bowel movements occur as easily as possible and tissues recover faster.

for children

Mucofalk is approved for use from the age of 12. For this category of patients, the drug is prescribed according to the same indications as for adult patients.

for pregnant and lactating

The growing uterus during pregnancy compresses the intestines, which often causes constipation and necessitates the appointment of Mucofalk. The drug is approved for use during this period. General indications for use for pregnant and lactating patients do not differ from the main group.

Contraindications

The official instruction prohibits the use of Mucofalk in the presence of the following conditions:
    Hypersensitivity to the main or auxiliary substance.
    Narrowing of any part of the gastrointestinal tract caused by organic pathologies.
    Intestinal obstruction.
    Diabetes mellitus in the stage of decompensation.
    The patient is under 12 years old.

Dosage and Administration

for adults

Granules are ingested. They must first be diluted with cold water. The resulting suspension is drunk immediately after preparation, and then washed down with another glass of water. Adequate fluid intake is a prerequisite during therapy with Mucofalk and other means from this subgroup.
A single dose of Mucofalk is 5 g or 1 sachet. Up to 6 single doses are allowed per day. The necessary frequency of administration and duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, depending on the nature of the disease. A high safety profile of the drug and the lack of systemic action allows you to take it for a long time, without time limits.

for children

Children over 12 years of age are prescribed adult dosages of the drug. The doctor adjusts the required dose by reducing the frequency of administration or the duration of therapy.

for pregnant and lactating

Mucofalk does not have a systemic effect, therefore, does not penetrate the placental barrier and into breast milk. Pregnant and lactating women, the drug is prescribed in standard adult dosages. The course of treatment lasts until the unpleasant symptoms are eliminated.

Side effects

Side effects during treatment with Mucofalk may be the following:
    Allergic reactions that usually occur in patients with hypersensitivity to components.
    Increased gas formation (manifested in the first days of therapy and does not require drug withdrawal).
    Full bowel sensation caused by swelling of feces and irritation of receptors.

Interaction with other drugs

With simultaneous use, mucofalk may reduce the absorption of other drugs. Observing the interval between taking medications of approximately one hour will help to avoid this.
Therapeutic antagonism is observed with antidiarrheal drugs.
Means that reduce the motility of the gastrointestinal tract can provoke intestinal obstruction when taken together with Mucofalk.

Special instructions

During treatment with Mucofalk, the patient must comply with the drinking regimen. To prevent dehydration due to the high absorption of liquid into the granules of the drug, it is necessary to drink at least 2.5 liters of pure water per day.

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can be abdominal pain, a feeling of fullness of the intestine. When such discomfort appears, an additional intake of fluid and speedy emptying is recommended.

Storage conditions

Mucofalk does not require special storage conditions. Permissible temperature conditions - up to 25 degrees.

Reviews

The laxative tastes good, works effectively, is not addictive, helps with constipation, gently cleansing the body without pain and abdominal cramps, safe - most patients leave such reviews about Mucofalk. The possibility of using the drug during pregnancy and during breastfeeding is especially noted, women call it an indispensable tool in the postpartum period. The drug is also recommended for hemorrhoids to facilitate bowel movements.
Most often, the disadvantage is the high cost of the drug and its availability not in all pharmacies, as well as the need to consume a lot of fluids during therapy.
Lada
Mucofalk was taken when there were problems with the intestines during pregnancy. The drug is completely safe, natural, acts purposefully, but gently, did not notice side effects.

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You don't need a prescription to buy Mucofalk.