Prontolax Drag 5 mg 30 pcs

AMZVWhat is Prontolax and when is it used?

Prontolax is a laxative that acts on the colon. It triggers the stool-promoting movement of the large intestine. Prontolax can also be given when pressing pressure must be avoided, e.g. in the case of hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Prontolax is used for short-term use in the event of sluggish bowel movements (constipation), constipation as a result of bed rest, an unfamiliar diet or when travelling. Before X-rays in the gastrointestinal area and before operations Prontolax helps to empty the bowel.

What should be considered?

Children and patients with serious illnesses require medical advice. In the case of chronic constipation, its origin must be determined by the doctor. Long-term treatment should be under medical supervision.

General information

If you are constipated, you should, if possible, eat high-fiber food (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread) and drink plenty of fluids regularly and pay attention to physical activity (sport). .

When should Prontolax not be used?

Prontolax should not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or one of the ingredients (galactose and Fructose intolerance: see ?When is caution required when using Prontolax??), narrowing of the intestine, blockage of the intestine (ileus), acute diseases in the abdominal cavity such as acute appendicitis and acute intestinal inflammation as well as severe abdominal pain in combination with nausea and vomiting, which indicate a serious illness. Prontolax must not be used in the case of severe fluid and potassium deficiency.

When should you be careful when using Prontolax?

Children under the age of 12 should only be given Prontolax on the advice of a doctor. As with all laxatives, continuous daily use for longer than 1-2 weeks is not indicated for Prontolax. If laxatives are used daily, the cause of the constipation should be investigated. Long-term treatments belong under medical supervision. Long-term or high-dose use can result in loss of water and minerals (potassium) and lead to muscle weakness and increased constipation. Loss of fluid in the intestines can promote fluid loss in the body, which can cause thirst and reduced urination. In patients where this could be detrimental, such as renal insufficiency and the elderly, Prontolax should be discontinued and only resumed under medical supervision. A generally mild, self-limiting bloody stool may occur. Patients who take diuretic drugs, oral corticosteroids or digitalis preparations should only take Prontolax after consulting their doctor. In very rare cases, patients who have taken Prontolax have experienced dizziness or short-term unconsciousness (syncope). According to the corresponding case reports, these are probably syncopes, which are either due to the purging process itself, to straining or to vascular reactions mediated via the nervous system due to abdominal pain caused by constipation, but not necessarily to the use of Prontolax itself. If abdominal cramps occur, potentially hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided. Prontolax works in the large intestine. It is not effective in influencing nutrient absorption and thus calorie intake, since nutrient absorption mainly takes place in the small intestine. One Prontolax dragée contains 27.2 mg lactose and 30.3 mg sucrose. When treating constipation in adults and children over 12 years of age, this equates to up to 54.4 mg lactose and 60.6 mg sucrose daily. Patients with a rare hereditary galactose intolerance, e.g. galactosemia or a rare hereditary fructose intolerance should not take the coated tablets. 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 Prontolax be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

As a precautionary measure, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Only your doctor can decide whether Prontolax can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How do you use Prontolax?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Adults and children over 12 years

Average single dose: 1-2 dragées per day.

Children from 4 to 12 years

As prescribed by the doctor. The dragées should be taken in the evening before going to bed so that the bowel movements can take place the next morning. If taken in the evening, after about 10 hours, i.e. without disturbing the night?s sleep, there will be one or two emptyings the next morning. Prontolax dragées are swallowed whole with sufficient liquid (no milk). Milk and medicines against gastric hyperacidity should not be taken at the same time as Prontolax dragees, otherwise the dragees will dissolve more quickly than desired. If you need an antacid (a medicine to treat stomach acid), take it half an hour after Prontolax.

General recommendation

It is recommended to start with the lowest dose. In order to achieve regular bowel movements, the dose can be increased up to the maximum recommended dose. The maximum daily dose must not be exceeded. Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as 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 Prontolax have?

After taking Prontolax, unpleasant sensations such as flatulence can occur: abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, or diarrhea on; occasionally there are vomiting, dizziness, bloody stools and discomfort in the abdominal and/or anal area. Rarely, syncope (briefly unconscious), dehydration, colon inflammation and hypersensitivity reactions occur, which can lead to allergic skin and shock symptoms (angioedema, anaphylactic reactions). The occurrence of diarrhea is a sign of too high a dose and is only desirable before an X-ray or before an operation. 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?

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C), protected from moisture and out of the reach of children. 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 information for specialists.

What does Prontolax contain?

Active ingredient: Bisacodyl 5 mg per dragee. Excipients: Colors quinoline yellow (E 104) and erythrosine (E 127).

Approval number

38076 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Prontolax? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription. Packs of 30 dragees. In pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription. Packs of 100 dragees.

Authorization holder

Streuli Pharma AG, 8730 Uznach. This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in July 2014.