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MELAXOSE Oral Paste Pot Pot 150g + c measure

Name: MELAXOSE Oral Paste Pot Pot 150g + c measure
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For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use of MELAXOSE Oral paste in jar 150g jar + c measure without prescription.

MELAXOSE Laxative oral gel 150G

Indications:

This medication is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults.

OSMOTIC LAXATIVE
LUBRICANT AND BALLAST LAXATIVE

Occasional constipation
It can be linked to a recent change in lifestyle (travel for example).
The drug can be an aid in short treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by the change in lifestyle, any constipation accompanied by pain, fever, swelling of the belly should seek the advice of the doctor.

Chronic constipation (long-term constipation)
It can be linked to two causes:

either a disease of the intestine which requires treatment by the doctor,
or an imbalance of intestinal function due to eating habits and lifestyle.

The treatment includes among others:

an increase in food intake of products of plant origin (green vegetables, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruits.),
increased consumption of water and fruit juice,
an increase in physical activities (sports, walking.),
re-education of the defecation reflex,
sometimes adding bran to food.

Directions for use and dosage

Attack treatment: 2 to 3 teaspoons per day.
Maintenance treatment: 1 to 3 teaspoons per day.

For presentations with a measuring spoon:

Attack treatment: 2 to 3 measuring spoons of 5 ml per day.
Maintenance treatment: 1 to 3 measuring spoons of 5 ml per day.

Method and route of administration
Oral use.

Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment varies depending on the symptomatology.
Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose

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Composition

Lactulose. 35.00 g
Special solidified paraffin oil
Quantity corresponding to
- petroleum jelly. 21.45 g
- liquid paraffin. 42.91 g
Per 100 g of oral jelly.

Other components

Aspartame, cholesterol, lactic acid, bixin oil, mandarin essential oil, lemon essential oil, sweet orange essential oil.

Precautions for use

Never take MELAXOSE, oral jelly in a jar in the following cases:

Allergy to lactulose, paraffin or any of the components.
Certain bowel and colon diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, bowel obstruction
In case of abdominal pain (stomach pain)
In case of digestive perforation or suspected perforation
In case of phenylketonuria (hereditary disease screened at birth), due to the presence of aspartame.

Presentation of MELAXOSE Laxative oral gel 150G

150 gram jar

Our advice and opinions from pharmacy experts

Please note, the drug MELAXOSE Oral paste in jar 150g + c jar without prescription is not a product like any other. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

Please inform your online pharmacist of the treatments in progress in order to identify any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a personalized message field provided for this purpose.
Click here to find the package leaflet for this medication on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products.
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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 29/05/2017

Name of the medicinal product

MELAXOSE, potted oral paste

Lactulose / Liquid Paraffin / Vaseline

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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 in this leaflet or 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 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 MELAXOSE, a potted oral paste and in which cases it is used?

2. What do you need to know before taking MELAXOSE, a potted oral paste?

3. How to take MELAXOSE, oral potted paste?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store MELAXOSE, a potted oral paste?

6. Package contents and other information.

1. WHAT IS MELAXOSE, an oral potted paste AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: OSMOTIC LAXA - ATC code: A06AD61.

MELAXOSE works by softening the faeces and increasing the water content of materials in a part of the bowel called colon.

This medication is used to treat the symptoms of constipation in adults.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE MELAXOSE, oral potted paste?

Do not take MELAXOSE, oral potted paste:

· If you are allergic to any of the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.

· If you suffer from chronic inflammation of the bowel and colon, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease,

· If you suffer from a complete or partial obstruction of the intestines,

· If you suffer or may suffer from a perforation of the digestive tract,

· In case of abdominal pain (stomach pains),

· In case of phenylketonuria (hereditary disease detected at birth), due to the presence of aspartame.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking MELAXOSE, a potted oral paste.

IN THE CONTEXT OF CONSTIPATION, NO EXTENDED USE (ABOVE 8 DAYS) WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.

Do not use MELAXOSE, oral potassium in a child because this medication has been studied only in adults.

If you are at risk for electrolyte imbalance (eg if you have a kidney or liver malfunction or are treated with a drug that increases urine production), as MELAXOSE can cause diarrhea will exacerbate this risk of imbalance.

If you have to lie down or have difficulty swallowing, because the paraffin contained in MELAXOSE can pass into the lungs and cause lung disease called oily lung disease.

Occasional constipation

It may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (eg travel).

The drug may be an aid in short treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by the change of lifestyle, constipation accompanied by pain, fever, swelling of the abdomen must make seek the opinion of the doctor.

Chronic constipation (long-term constipation)

It can be linked to two causes:

· Either a bowel disease that requires management by the doctor,

· Either an imbalance of intestinal function due to eating habits and lifestyle.

Treatment includes:

· Increased dietary intakes of vegetable products (green vegetables, raw vegetables, whole-wheat bread, fruit);

· Increased consumption of water and fruit juices;

· Increased physical activity (sports, walking);

· Rehabilitation of the defecation reflex;

· Sometimes the addition of sound to the diet.

The administration of paraffin oil in persons who are elongated or have difficulty in swallowing should be cautious because of the risk of bronchial inhalation.

Precautions for use

This medication should be used with caution in case of liver or kidney disease and in parents treated with diuretics.

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

children

Not applicable.

Other medicines and MELAXOSE, potted oral paste

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may be taking any other medicines.

Prolonged use of MELAXOSE may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K).

MELAXOSE, oral potted paste with food and beverages

Not applicable.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

It is best not to use MELAXOSE during pregnancy. If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as he alone can judge the need to continue.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

Not applicable.

MELAXOSE, potted oral paste contains Aspartam (E951).

3. HOW TO TAKE MELAXOSE, potted oral paste?

Always take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Dosage

Reserved for adults only.

The recommended dose is 1 to 3 measuring spoons (teaspoons), in a single dose preferably in the evening.

Attack treatment: 2 to 3 measuring spoons (teaspoons) per day.

Maintenance treatment: 1 to 3 measuring spoons (teaspoons) per day.

Adjust the number of measuring spoons according to your symptomatology.

The effects of MELAXOSE usually occur within 6 to 8 hours of dosing.

If you see no improvement, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If diarrhea occurs, decrease the amount of MELAXOSE you are taking. If the diarrhea does not stop, stop taking MELAXOSE and consult your doctor.

If you feel that the effect of MELAXOSE is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

The duration of treatment varies according to the symptomatology.

Method and route of administration

Oral use.

Do not take MELAXOSE while you are lying down or just before going to bed.

If you have taken more MELAXOSE, potted oral paste than you should have

Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to take MELAXOSE, oral potted paste

Do not take a double dose to make up for the single dose that you have forgotten to take.

If you stop taking MELAXOSE, orally potted

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

· Bloating, semi-fluid stools. These phenomena can occur at the beginning of treatment but they generally cease after adjustment of the dosage.

· Rare cases of pruritus, anal pain and moderate weight loss.

· The use of paraffin oil exposes the risk of anal seepage and sometimes peri-anal irritation.

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 MELAXOSE, potted oral paste?

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 after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month .

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.

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 MELAXOSE Contains, Potted Oral Paste

· The active substances are:

Lactulose ................................................. .................................................. .................. 35.00 g

Quantity corresponding to:

Vaseline ................................................. .................................................. .................... 21.45 g

Liquid paraffin ................................................ .................................................. ......... 42.91 g

For 100 g of oral paste

· The other components are:

Aspartam (E951), cholesterol, lactic acid, bixin oil, mandarin essential oil, lemon essential oil, sweet orange essential oil.

What is MELAXOSE, oral paste in pot and contents of the pack

This medication is in the form of bright, yellow to orange-yellow, opaque, compact, finely granular oral paste.

This medication is available in 100 g, 150 g or 200 g jars with or without measuring spoon graduated to 2.5 ml and 5 ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder

BIOCODEX

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94250 GENTILLY

LA FRANCE

Marketing Authorization Operator

BIOCODEX

7, AVENUE GALLIENI

94250 GENTILLY

LA FRANCE

Maker

BIOCODEX

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60000 BEAUVAIS

LA FRANCE

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:

[to be completed later by the holder]

Other

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).

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VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

MELAXOSE

Lubricant and osmotic laxative

lactulose, paraffin, vaseline

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

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

MELAXOSE: oral paste (flavors: mandarin, lemon, orange); 150 g pot with measuring spoon.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 4,04 euro (s).

MELAXOSE: oral paste (flavors: mandarin, lemon, orange); 200 g pot with measuring spoon.
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MELAXOSE: oral paste (flavors: mandarin, lemon, orange); box of 6 sachets of 10 g.
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Biocodex Laboratory

COMPOSITION ^(summary)

	pc to c	p sachet
Lactulose (fructose + galactose)	1.75 g	3.5 g
vaseline	1.072 g	2.14 g
Liquid Paraffin	2.145 g	4.29 g
aspartame	+	+

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medicine contains an osmotic laxative (lactulose) and a laxative lubricant (paraffin oil). The osmotic laxative attracts water into the intestine and increases stool volume. The laxative lubricant acts by softening the stool and facilitating their progression in the intestine.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults.

CONTRAINDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication should not be used in the following cases:

inflammatory bowel disease ( ulcerative colitis , Crohn 's disease );
intestinal occlusion or predisposing condition;
perforation of the intestine;
abdominal pain of unknown cause;
phenylketonuria (presence of aspartame).

WARNING ^(Contents)

Lubricant laxatives contain oils which, in the event of accidental passage in the bronchi (disorders of swallowing, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux ...), expose to serious lung complications. This medication should be taken at least 2 hours before bedtime and should be used with caution in elderly patients who have difficulty swallowing.
This medication may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins (A, D, E, K) during prolonged use. The duration of treatment should not exceed 8 days without medical advice.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

This medication does not contain any substance known to be toxic during pregnancy or lactation; nevertheless, it can reduce the absorption of certain vitamins : its use must be punctual.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

This medication should be taken preferably in the evening, but never in the lying position or just before going to bed. The laxative effect occurs within 6 to 8 hours of dosing.
The dosage is adjusted according to the results obtained. If diarrhea occurs, reduce doses.

Usual dosage:

Adult: 1 to 3 measuring spoons (1 teaspoon) daily, or 1 sachet per day.

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)

Symptoms of bloating, diarrhea that should lead to decreased dosage .
Itching, anal pain moderate weight loss.
Anal shedding may cause irritation.

GLOSSARY ^(summary)

Crohn
inflammation of the intestine, which can cause ulcers and narrowing. It often becomes chronic and can be accompanied by persistent diarrhea and malnutrition.

lubricating laxative
It is a fatty substance, not absorbed by the intestine, which facilitates the transit and the elimination of the stool. It is devoid of toxicity, but its prolonged use reduces the absorption of certain essential vitamins (A, D, E, K).

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

phenylketonuria
An inherited disease that is characterized by the absence of an enzyme and that leads to the accumulation in the blood of a toxic product. Screening is systematic at birth. Treatment is based on a specific diet during early childhood.

dosage
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.

ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory disease of the rectum and colon, which evolves by flare-ups. Each flare is accompanied by fever, bloody stools.

gastroesophageal reflux
Raising the gastric juice in the esophagus and in the back of the throat, favored by the extended position after meals, by leaning forward, by wearing clothes that compress the abdomen. This reflux is sometimes due to a hiatal hernia.

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

vitamins
An essential ingredient for the growth and proper functioning of the body. Vitamin requirements are normally covered by a varied diet. In developed countries, only vitamin D deficiency, in the young child or the old man who is exposed to the sun, justifies systematic supplementation. Superior intake, especially with medicines, can lead to overdose and various disorders (mainly vitamins A and D).

Pharmacist's advice

used for :

spasmodic pain, occasional constipation, Laxative