FORLAX 10g Constipation 20 Sachets

FORLAX 10g laxative for constipation is available in boxes of 20 sachets.

For warnings, precautions and contraindications, please refer to the package insert.

Anosmotic laxative based on macrogol 4000, FORLAX 10 g powder for drinkable solution is available in pharmacies.

However, some people complain of constipation even though they don't fall into this category. For example, if they have three or four bowel movements a week, suffer from painful bowel movements, or if their periods of constipation last less than a month but recur several times a year. In such cases, the treatment will not be that of constipation, but that of the causes of the complaints: in the case of pain, for example, hemorrhoids or anal fissures may be evoked. It's also sometimes useful to remember that our bodies have their own rhythms, and that if bowel movements don't occur as often as we'd like, it's not necessarily a disease!

Description of Forlax 10g 20 Sachets

Forlax 10g 20 Sachets contains an osmotic laxative. It increases the amount of water in the faeces, helping to resolve problems caused by slow intestinal transit. Forlax is not absorbed into the bloodstream and remains unchanged in the body. It is indicated for the treatment of constipation in adults and children over 8 years of age. The treatment of constipation with medication must be combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet.

Indications for FORLAX ADULTE 10GR Constipation 10 SACHETS

FORLAXLIB is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of occasional constipation in adults, as a complement to lifestyle and dietary advice. It should be used as an adjunct to hygienic dietary treatment. This is based on enriching the diet with plant fibers and beverages, appropriate physical activity and re-education of exoneration.

Properties of FORLAX

PEG or macrogol, osmotic laxatives without colonic fermentation
Osmotic laxatives increase stool hydration by drawing water into the colonic lumen. Stools are evacuated more easily. They are abundant and soft.
They are recommended as a 1st-line alternative to ballast laxatives. Effects begin 24 to 48 hours after administration.

PEGs or macrogols are mixtures of high-molecular-weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymers. Unlike polyol laxatives (lactulose, sorbitol and lactitol), however, they are neither absorbed nor fermented.
For the same osmotic load, the laxative effect of PEGs is therefore usually higher, and without the induction of colonic fermentation, potentially responsible for abdominal pain, bloating or flatulence.

Directions for use and dosage

• Dosage is 1 to 2 sachets a day, preferably in the morning.
• The powder should be dissolved in water just before administration.
• Treatment should be taken over a short period.
• Medical advice is required if symptoms do not improve after one week's treatment.

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The contents of the 10 g sachet should be diluted in a glass of water (approx. 200 ml).
Adults and children over 8
The usual dose is 1 to 2 sachets a day, preferably taken once in the morning. The daily dose may be adapted to the effect obtained and may vary from 1 sachet every 2 days (in children in particular) to a maximum of 2 sachets per day.

Please note that :

• Forlax usually takes effect within 24 to 48 hours.
• In children, treatment with Forlax should not exceed 3 months.
• The improvement in your intestinal transit after taking Forlax can be maintained by adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet.

There are many causes of constipation, most of which are not serious. And, fortunately, simple lifestyle measures are often highly effective against this very feminine condition.
In some cases, constipation is the result of a slowdown in the progress of food through the colon (large intestine). In other cases, there are difficulties in evacuating stool from the rectum (end of the colon) and the anus ("terminal constipation").

Composition of FORLAXLIB ADULTE 10GR

The active substance is Macrogol 4000, each sachet containing 10.00g.
The other components are : saccharin sodium (E954) and orange-grapefruit flavoring (containing orange and grapefruit essential oils, concentrated orange juice, citral, acetic aldehyde, linalool, ethyl butyrate, alpha terpineol, octanal, beta gamma hexenol, maltodextrin, gum arabic, sorbitol (E420), BHA (E 320) and sulfur dioxide (E 220)).

Precautions for use

Contraindications

• Severe inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) or toxic megacolon.
• Digestive perforation or risk of digestive perforation.
• Illeus or suspected intestinal obstruction, symptomatic strictures.
• Abdominal pain syndromes of undetermined cause.
• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

Presentation of Forlax 10g 20 Sachets

Box of 20 sachets.

Our advice and expert opinions in pharmacy

Constipation can be either transit (or progressive), i.e. stools stagnate too long in the colon, or terminal (or evacuation), i.e. they accumulate in the rectum. The 2 problems can coexist in the same person.

What causes constipation?

Two mechanisms are most often involved:

• Laziness" of the large intestine: the tube contracts little or poorly, and stools progress slowly;
• Stool "dryness": one of the functions of the colon wall is to reabsorb water from fecal matter. In the absence of regular and sufficient hydration, this reabsorption of water in the large intestine can lead to the formation of hard, dry faeces, making them difficult to eliminate.

Borage for occasional constipation

Borage grows in the humid forests of Europe. Thedried bark of borage (frangula alnus) is used to combat constipation. In this way, intestinal muscle tissue is stimulated to promote the passage of stool through the colon. Borage also hydrates dry stools in the colon, helping to expel them.

Precautions for use

Never take Folax 10g 20 Sachets if :
you are allergic (hypersensitive) to macrogol (polyethylene glycol) or to any of the other ingredients listed in section 6 "Additional information" of the package leaflet.
you have an illness such as severe intestinal disease:

• Inflammation of the intestine (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
• bowel perforation or risk of bowel perforation
• Ileus or suspected intestinal obstruction.
• Abdominal pain of undetermined cause.
• Do not take this medicine if you suffer from any of the above conditions. If in doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Very rare cases of allergic manifestations manifested by a rash on the skin and swelling of the face have been reported in adults after taking medicines containing Macrogol (polyethylene glycol).

Isolated cases of allergic manifestations leading to fainting or general malaise have been reported.
If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking Forlax and contact your doctor immediately.

As this medicine can sometimes cause diarrhoea, contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if :

• you have impaired kidney or liver function, or
• you are taking diuretics (drugs which increase urinary elimination) or you are elderly, as you are likely to have reduced blood levels of sodium (salt) and potassium.

Taking or using other medications
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Osmotic laxative

macrogol

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

FORLAX 4 g: powder for oral solution (flavors: orange, grapefruit); box of 20 bags.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 2,37 euro (s).

FORLAX 10 g: powder for oral solution (flavors: orange, grapefruit); box of 20 bags.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 2,76 euro (s).

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COMPOSITION ^(summary)

	p sachet	p sachet
Macrogol (polyethylene glycol) 4000	4 g	10 g

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medicine contains an osmotic laxative . It attracts water into the intestine and increases stool volume.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of constipation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication should not be used in the following cases:

• inflammatory bowel diseases,
  
• intestinal occlusion or condition predisposing to occlusion,
  
• abdominal pain of unknown cause.
  

WARNING ^(Contents)

The use of laxatives must remain exceptional in children.
In case of repetitive or prolonged abdominal pain, this medication should not be taken without medical advice.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

This medicine contains only presumed safe substances during pregnancy or lactation. However, do not use it prolonged without the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

The contents of the 10 g sachet must be diluted in a glass of water (about 200 ml); the contents of the 4 g sachet must be diluted in about 50 ml of water.
The laxative effect occurs 24 to 48 hours after taking the medication.

Usual dosage:

• Adult and child over 8 years: 1 to 2 sachets to 10 g per day, in one dose, preferably in the morning.
  
• Children from 4 to 8 years: 2 to 4 sachets to 4 g per day, in 2 doses (morning and evening).
  
• Children of 1 and 4 years: 1 sachet to 4 g per day, in 1 take in the morning, or 2 sachets to 4 g per day, in 2 doses (morning and evening).
  
• Child from 6 months to 1 year: 1 sachet to 4 g per day in the morning.
  

TIPS ^(summary)

The treatment of constipation is essentially based on hygiene measures: high-fiber food, abundant drinks, regular physical activity and time to get to the saddle.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ^(summary)

Abdominal pain.
Diarrhea in case of overdose .
Rarely: allergic reaction ( urticaria , edema ).

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GLOSSARY ^(summary)

osmotic laxative
Laxative to make stools more liquid by retaining water in the contents of the intestine. It is devoid of toxicity.


edema
Accumulation of water or lymph causing localized swelling.


allergic reaction
Reaction due to hypersensitivity of the organism to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a wide variety of aspects: urticaria, angioedema, eczema, eruption of pimples resembling measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.


overdose
Excessive intake of a drug may result in an increase in the intensity of adverse effects or even in the development of specific adverse effects.
This overdose may result from accidental or voluntary poisoning for suicide, so consult your local Poison Control Center (listed in the appendix to the book). However, in most cases, overdose is the result of an error in the understanding of the prescription, or the search for an increase in efficacy by exceeding the recommended dosage. Finally, untimely self-medication may lead to excessive absorption of the same substance contained in different drugs. Some drugs are particularly prone to this risk because they are (wrongly) considered to be harmless: vitamins A and D, aspirin, etc. Stopping or decreasing drug intake helps to remove the disorders associated with an overdose.


symptomatic treatment
Treatment that suppresses or alleviates the symptoms of a disease without addressing its cause.


urticaria
Eruption of pimples on the skin, whose origin is mostly allergic. The buds look like nettles and their color varies from pale pink to red.