Importal powder 2 x 10 g Dppl Btl 10 pcs

What is Importal Powder Sachets and when is it used?

Importal contains lactitol which is not absorbed by the small intestine. In the large intestine, lactitol is converted into various substances that retain water. This will soften the stool and make it easier to pass. The calorie content of Importal is approximately half that of sugar, namely 2 kcal/g (8.5 kJ/g). Importal has no effect on blood sugar in diabetics and does not promote caries. Importal is recommended for the treatment of occasional constipation (e.g. when changing diet, changing location or bed rest) and for regulating stool if there is a tendency to constipation.

The doctor can also prescribe Importal for certain liver diseases.

What should be considered?

If you are constipated, you should, if possible, eat high-fiber food (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread) and drink plenty of fluids regularly and exercise Exercise (sport).

When should Importal powder sachets not be used?

In the case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, in particular in the case of abdominal pain of unknown origin, bloody stools, an artificial bowel outlet or an intestinal blockage (these diagnoses are made by the doctor), and if you have to follow a galactose-free diet, if you are hypersensitive to one of the ingredients, the preparation must not be taken. Infants and small children with hereditary fructose intolerance should not be given Importal.

When is caution required when taking Importal powder sachets?

In the case of chronic constipation, treatment should initially consist of a high-fiber diet, plenty of fluids and plenty of physical exercise.

In the case of serious illnesses, medical advice is recommended. If you have a bowel test, you must tell your doctor that you are taking Importal. If you are nauseous, you should take Importal with a meal. As with all laxatives, it is advised to drink an adequate and sufficient amount of fluids daily. Continuous, long-term use of laxatives without medical advice should be avoided. With high doses, prolonged or too frequent use, diarrhea with loss of water and disturbances in the mineral balance (e.g. loss of potassium) can occur. Like any laxative, Importal can increase potassium losses caused by other medicines. This is particularly the case in treated patients with certain heart diseases. They should therefore only use Importal under strict doctor's instructions.In infants and young children, Importal should only be used if prescribed by a doctor.Patients with rare hereditary fructose intolerance, galactose intolerance, galactosemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption or lactase deficiency should not take Importal.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

Can Importal Pulver-Sachets be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Importal should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless the doctor deems it clearly necessary.

How do you use Importal Pulver-S achets?

In general, the dosage should be adjusted for each patient so that if constipation occurs, a bowel movement occurs after 2 to 3 days at the latest.

Importal should be taken at once with 1 or 2 glasses of liquid. Because of its relatively little sweet taste, it can be dissolved in drinks or similarmixed with food (yoghurt, compote, etc.) to be taken with meals, morning or evening, depending on individual reactions. Importal usually works after a few hours.AdultsDuring the first 4 or 5 days the dose can be 2 sachets a day (taken at once), after which it is usually 1 sachet a day.Children and adolescentsThe usual dose is:from 1 to 6 years: ¼ to ½ sachet a day;from 6 to 12 years: ½ to 1 sachet t daily;from 12 to 16 years: 1 to 2 sachets dailyor 0.25 g/kg depending on the child's body weight.Observe the dosage indicated in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Importal powder sachets have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Importal:At the beginning of treatment, flatulence and sometimes abdominal cramps can occur. Don't worry about these symptoms. They are signs of Importal's effectiveness and usually go away or lessen after a few days. Occasionally nausea, intestinal noises and anal itching may occur. In rare cases, vomiting, pain and discomfort in the abdominal region have also been reported. If you have diarrhea at the beginning of treatment, the dose must be reduced.If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else should you pay attention to?

Importal has a slightly sweet and pleasant taste and should therefore be kept out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (15?25 °C).

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Importal powder sachets contain?

The active ingredient in Importal is lactitol. One Importal sachet contains 10 g of lactitol with no other ingredients.

Authorization number

46787 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Importal powder sachets? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 10 and 25 double sachets (20 and 50).

Other forms:

Importal solution: Bottles of 200 and 500 ml.

Authorization holder

Zambon Schweiz AG

6814 Cadempino.This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2011.