NOTICE
ANSM - Last updated: 18/05/2017
Name of the medicinal product
MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension
Magnesium hydroxide
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, or your pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or feel less well.
What is in this leaflet?
1. What is Magnesia San Pellegrino without anise 90 percent, powder for oral suspension and in which cases is it used?
2. What should be known before taking Magnesium San Pellegrino without anise 90 percent, powder for oral suspension?
3. How to take Magnesia San Pellegrino without anise 90 percent, powder for oral suspension?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store Magnesia San Pellegrino without anise 90 percent, powder for oral suspension?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO without anise 90 PERCENT, powder for oral suspension AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Osmotic laxative
This medication is a laxative.
It is indicated in the treatment of constipation.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO without anise 90 PERCENT, powder for oral suspension?
Never take MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension:
· certain diseases of the intestine and colon
· in case of abdominal pain (stomach pains)
· in the case of chronic constipation (long-lasting constipation)
· Severe renal impairment
Warnings and Precautions
Special warnings
Occasional constipation:
It may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (travel). The drug may be an aid in short treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by the change in lifestyle. Any constipation accompanied by pain, fever, or swelling of the abdomen should have the physician's advice sought.
Chronic constipation (long-term constipation):
It can be linked to two causes:
· a disease of the intestine that requires management by the doctor.
· or an imbalance in intestinal function due to dietary habits and lifestyle.
Treatment includes:
· an increase in dietary intakes of products of vegetable origin (green vegetables, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruits ...)
· an increase in the consumption of water and fruit juices
· an increase in physical activities (sports, walking ...)
· rehabilitation of defecation reflex
· sometimes, the addition of sound to food
It is helpful to seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist
Precautions for use
The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).
IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
Children
In children the treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietary measures: in particular the use of the right quantities of water with infant milk powders, a diet rich in vegetable products, addition of juice of fruits.
Other medicines and MAGNESIA SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension
Antacid and other medicines should not be taken at the same time.
This other medication may be taken away from the antacid (eg 2 hours before).
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Pregnancy and breast feeding
Use with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to lack of clinical data. It is recommended to limit the daily dose and, if possible, the duration of treatment.
This medication will only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.
If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as he alone can judge the need to continue.
Driving and using machines
Not applicable.
MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension contains:
Sucrose
3. HOW TO TAKE MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension?
The recommended dose is:
Half a to 1 measuring spoon a day, diluted in a glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach or in the evening at bedtime.
If the effect of treatment is insufficient. Do not increase the dose or prolong use but ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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RESERVED FOR ADULTS
If you take more MAGNESIA SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension you should not have
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If you forget to take MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension
Not applicable.
If you stop taking MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
It is possible that stomach pains, diarrhea. You should stop treatment and tell your doctor.
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PER CENT, powder for oral suspension?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging .
Store at a temperature below 30 ° C and away from moisture
Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 PERCENT contains, powder for oral suspension
· The active substance is :
Magnesium hydroxide ............................................... .................................................. ......... 90 g
For 100 g powder for oral suspension.
A measuring spoon (4.5 g) contains 4.05 g of magnesium hydroxide.
· The other excipients are : Sucrose.
What is MAGNESIE SAN PELLEGRINO WITHOUT ANIS 90 Percent, powder for oral suspension and contents of the pack
Marketing Authorization Holder
LABORATORIES AUVEX
3, ANDRE CITROËN STREET
ZAM OF CHAMP LAMET
63430 PONT-DU-CHATEAU
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LABORATORIES AUVEX
3, ANDRE CITROËN STREET
ZAM OF CHAMP LAMET
63430 PONT-DU-CHATEAU
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EUROPHARTECH
34, RUE HENRI MATISSE
63370 LEMPDES
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