Laxasan drops bottle 20 ml

What is Laxasan and when is it used?

Laxasan is a laxative based on sodium picosulfate, which belongs to the laxatives that have a stimulating effect on the activity of the large intestine.

Laxasan is used to treat occasional constipation (e.g. when changing diet, changing location or during bed rest). The preparation may only be taken occasionally and for no longer than 1 to 2 weeks. Long-term treatments must be under medical supervision.

What should you pay attention to?

If you suffer from constipation, you should eat high-fiber food (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread) and drink plenty of fluids regularly and Pay attention to physical activity (sport)!

Notes for diabetics: A daily dose of 28 drops corresponds to 0.1 BW. The drug is suitable for diabetics.

When should Laxasan not be taken/used?

Do not use in case of intestinal obstruction, inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity, cramps, colic, as well as in children under 4 years of age. In case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to one of the excipients according to the composition.

When is caution required when taking / using Laxasan?

Like all laxatives, Laxasan should not be taken for a long time become. Patients with serious illnesses should ask their doctor for advice before taking Laxasan.

Sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per ml , i.e. it is almost «sodium-free».

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E 218)

Laxasan drops contain methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E 218). Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E 218) can cause allergic reactions, including delayed reactions.

Macrogol-60-glycerol hydroxystearate

Laxasan drops contain macrogol-60-glycerol hydroxystearate. Macrogol-60-glycerol hydroxystearate can cause stomach upset and diarrhea.Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseaseshave allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or use them externally.

May Is Laxasan taken / used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Laxasan?

In general, unless otherwise directed:

Adults: 14-28 drops.

Children and adolescents

Adolescents from 12 to 18 years of age: 7-14 drops.

Children from 4 to 12 years of age: only on prescription from a doctor.

Children under 4 years of age: Laxasan must not be used on children under 4 years of age .Take the drops with or without water. The effect can start after 4 to 6 hours after ingestion. Taken in the evening, it does not work until the next morning due to the longer intestinal passage time.If the stool is too soft or too hard after the first dose, the dosage for the following doses is increased by 2-3 drops each time reduce or increase until the optimal dose is found.

Caution: For exact dosing, the bottle must be held vertically when counting the drops.

Follow the instructions given in the leaflet or vom dosage prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Laxasan have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Laxasan: If the dose is too high, colic can occur, combined with liquid stool.

Rarely (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 people treated), the preparation can cause flatulence or cause abdominal cramps. 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.

If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else should be observed?Shelf life

The medicinal product may only be used up to the on the pack with «EXP».

Use by after opening

Once opened, the shelf life of the drug is 12 months.

Storage instructions h4>

Laxasan should be stored at room temperature (15-25 °C).

Keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

Further information available Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist will tell you. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Laxasan contain?Active ingredients

Drops for oral use, solution: contains 1 ml (= 21 drops). 7.5 mg sodium picosulfate (as sodium picosulfate monohydrate).

Excipients

Peppermint oil, fennel oil, methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E218), macrogol 60-glycerol hydroxystearate, glycerol, purified water .

Authorization number

49798 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Laxasan? What packs are available?

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

Glass vial of 20 ml with dropper [GB]

Authorization holder

Gebro Pharma AG, 4410 LiestalThis leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in December 2021.