Magnesia San Pellegrino Effervescent Plv Anise 125 g

What is Magnesia San Pellegrino and when is it used?

Magnesia S. Pellegrino is a laxative that stimulates the activity of the large intestine and the secretion of water and mineral salts in the digestive tract.

Magnesia S. Pellegrino is used for the short-term treatment of constipation and mild digestive problems such as acidity in the stomach or flatulence.

What should be considered?

Magnesia San Pellegrino contains sugar. As part of general caries prophylaxis, it is therefore advisable to ensure proper oral hygiene after taking the product.

When should Magnesia San Pellegrino not be used?

Patients who are hypersensitive to any of the components should avoid using this drug.The drug should not be used by people suffering from severe kidney or heart dysfunction or from nausea or abdominal pain of unknown origin.

When should Magnesia San Pellegrino be used? nesia San Pellegrino Caution required?

The recommended dosage must not be exceeded.

There should be at least two hours between taking Magnesia San Pellegrino and another medication.

If constipation persists, a doctor should be consulted.

Regular and prolonged use (over 1 to 2 weeks) as a laxative is not recommended, as this can lead to a certain degree of habituation and to significant loss of water and mineral salts. with symptoms of heart muscle function.

In the case of constipation, it is advisable to prefer a high-fiber diet (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread), to drink plenty and regularly and to ensure sufficient physical activity (sport).

Interactions of Magnesia San Pellegrino with certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones), with anticoagulants of the coumarin type, digoxin, chlorpromazine and other drugs have been observed. The effectiveness of these medicines is reduced if they are administered concomitantly with Magnesia San Pellegrino. For this reason, there should be an interval of at least two hours between taking Magnesia San Pellegrino and other medication.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or take other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Magnesia San Pellegrino be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you must ask your doctor for advice before taking Magnesia San Pellegrino.

How do you use Magnesia San Pellegrino?

The use and safety of Magnesia San Pellegrino powder or effervescent powder with and without Aroma in children under the age of 12 has not yet been tested.

Use the small measuring spoon (4.5 g) that is included in the pack. Magnesia San Pellegrino is dosed and used as follows (1 sachet equals 1 scoop):

Regular powderAs a laxative

Adults: ½ to 1 scoop in a glass of water or milk, preferably in the morning.Children over 12 years: ½ dose.

As an antacid or antiflatulent

Adults: ¼ to ½ scoop spoon in half a glass of water or milk after meals or when symptoms appear.

Children over 12 years: ½ dose.

Effervescent powder

As a laxative

Adults: 1 to 2 scoops or 1 to 2 sachets in a glass of waterr preferably in the morning.

Children from 12 years of age: ½ dose.

As an antiacid or antiflatulent

Adults: ½ to 1 measuring spoon or ½ to 1 sachet in half a glass after meals or when symptoms appear.

Children from 12 years of age: ½ dose.

Respect the dosage indicated in the leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the drug is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Magnesia San Pellegrino have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Magnesia San Pellegrino:In sensitive patients or inappropriate dosage, diarrhea with water loss and electrolytic symptoms (including potassium loss) can occasionally occur. In this case, treatment should be stopped.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist, or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

This medicine must be kept away from children, as the refreshing and pleasant taste of the powder (especially Magnesia San Pellegrino with aroma) may tempt them to take it.

It recommends Make sure to drink a large glass of water after taking Magnesia San Pellegrino in order to get the best effect.

The container should be tightly closed and stored in a dry place at room temperature (15 to 25 °C).

The medicinal product should only be used up to the end of the period marked "Exp." on the container. designated date.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Magnesia San Pellegrino contain?

Normal powder: magnesium hydroxide 4.05 g, sucrose 0.45 g, Excip. on powder per 4.50 g.

Effervescent powder without aroma: magnesium hydroxide 2.03 g, sucrose 0.77 g, excip. ad pulv. per 4.50 g.

Effervescent powder with aroma: Magnesium hydroxide 2.03 g, sucrose 0.76 g, Aromatica, Excip. ad pulv. per 4.50 g.

Approval number

10574, 27481 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Magnesia San Pellegrino? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Normal powder: Bottles of 70 g.

Effervescent powder: Bottles of 125 g with and without anise or lemon aroma.

Effervescent powder with lemon aroma is also available in packs of 25 sachets.

Authorization holder

Tentan AG, 4452 ItingenThis leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in January 2016.