Magnesia San Pellegrino Effervescent Plv lemon 125 g

What is Magnesia San Pellegrino and when is it used?

Magnesia S. Pellegrino is a laxative that stimulates the functioning of the colon 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 gastric acidity 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 not to use Magnesia San Pellegrino?

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, nausea or abdominal pain of unknown origin.

When should you be careful when taking Magnesia San Pellegrino?

The recommended dosage must not be exceeded. There should be at least two hours between taking Magnesia San Pellegrino and any other medication. If constipation persists, a doctor should be consulted. Regular and prolonged use (over 1 to 2 weeks) as a laxative is not advisable, as this can lead to a certain degree of habituation and to significant loss of water and mineral salts, with cardiac muscle problems. In the case of constipation, it is advisable to eat a high-fiber diet (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread), to drink plenty and regularly and to ensure adequate physical activity (sport). Interactions of Magnesia San Pellegrino with certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones), coumarin-type anticoagulants, digoxin, chlorpromazine and other medicinal products 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 if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally!

Can Magnesia San Pellegrino be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

As a precautionary measure, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or consult a doctor, pharmacist or druggist or ask the doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you must consult your doctor 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 flavoring 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 corresponds to 1 measuring spoon):

Regular powderAs a laxative

Adults: ½ to 1 scoop in one Glass of water or milk, preferably in the morning. Children 12 years and older: ½ dose.

As an antiacid or antiflatulent

Adults: ¼ to ½ scoop in half a glass of water or milk after meals or when symptoms occur. Children 12 years and older: ½ dose.

Effervescent powderAs a laxative

Adults: 1 to 2 scoops or 1 to 2 sachets in a glass of water preferably in the morning. Children 12 years and older: ½ dose.

As an antacid or antiflatulent

Adults: ½ to 1 scoop or ½ to 1 sachet in half a glass after meals or when developing symptoms. Children 12 years and older: ½ dose. Stick to the dosage given in the 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 Magnesia San Pellegrino have?

The following side effects may occur when taking Magnesia San Pellegrino: Sensitive patients or unsuitable dosages can occasionally cause diarrhea with water loss and electrolytic symptoms (including loss of potassium). In this case, treatment should be discontinued. If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else do you need to know?

Keep this medicine away from children, as the refreshing and pleasant taste of the powder (particularly Magnesia San Pellegrino with Aroma ) can be tempted to ingest. It is advisable 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 may only be used up to the date marked "Exp." on the container. designated date are used. Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Magnesia San Pellegrino contain?

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

Approval number

10574, 27481 (Swissmedic).

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

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription. Regular powder: Bottles 70 g. Effervescent powder: Bottles of 125 g with and without anise or lemon flavor. Effervescent Lemon Flavor is also available in packs of 25 sachets.

Authorization holder

Tentan AG, 4452 Itingen This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in January 2016.