Tavolax Drag 5 mg 30 pcs

What is Tavolax and when is it used?

Tavolax is a Laxatives with an effect on the large intestine. It triggers the stool-promoting movement of the large intestine. Tavolax can also be given when pressing pressure must be avoided, e.g. in the case of haemorrhoids and anal fissures. Tavolax is used for short-term use in the event of sluggish bowel movements (constipation), constipation caused by bed rest, an unfamiliar diet or when travelling. Before X-rays in the gastrointestinal area and before operations, Tavolax 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. 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 must Tavolax not be used?

Tavolax must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or one of the ingredients (galactose intolerance: see «When should the Do you take/use Tavolax with caution?»), in the case of narrowing of the intestines, intestinal obstruction (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. Tavolax must not be used in the case of severe fluid and potassium deficiency.

When should you be careful when taking Tavolax?

Children under the age of 12 should only be given Tavolax on medical advice. As with all laxatives, continuous daily use for more than 1-2 weeks is not indicated for Tavolax. 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 those with renal insufficiency and the elderly, Tavolax should be discontinued and only restarted 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 Tavolax after consulting their doctor. Milk and medicines to treat stomach acid should not be taken at the same time as Tavolax, otherwise the coated tablets will dissolve more quickly than desired. If you need a medicine for stomach acid, take it half an hour after Tavolax. Patients who are hypersensitive to azo dyes, acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. Aspirin, Alcacyl) and rheumatism and painkillers (prostaglandin inhibitors) should not use Tavolax. On very rare occasions, patients who have taken Tavolax have experienced dizziness or brief episodes of loss of consciousness (syncope). According to the relevant case reports, this is probably due to syncope, which is 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 Tavolax itself. If abdominal cramps occur, potentially hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided. One Tavolax coated tablet contains 92.6 mg lactose. When treating constipation in adults and children over 12 years of age, this equates to up to 185.2 mg of lactose per day. Patients with a rare hereditary galactose intolerance, e.g. galactosemia, 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!).

Can Tavolax be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding?

As a precautionary measure, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy if possible. Only your doctor can decide whether Tavolax can be used during pregnancy. Tavolax can be used while breastfeeding.

How do you use Tavolax?

Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 1-2 tablets at bedtime. In the case of persistent constipation, the dose can be increased to 3 tablets. Children 4-12 years: only with medical prescription; maximum 1 dragee before going to bed. 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. The dragées Tavolax are swallowed whole, preferably with some liquid (no milk). 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 Tavolax have?

After taking Tavolax, you may experience unpleasant sensations in the abdominal area: abdominal cramps, abdominal pain or diarrhea often occur; occasionally there are vomiting, dizziness, bloody stools and discomfort in the abdominal and/or anal area. Rarely, syncope (briefly unconsciousness), dehydration, colon inflammation and hypersensitivity reactions occur, which can go as far as allergic skin symptoms and respiratory organs, especially in patients with asthma, nettle fever (chronic urticaria) or hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid and other rheumatism and painkillers. 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 needs to be considered?

Keep Tavolax out of the reach of children. The coated tablets should be protected from moisture and stored 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 information for specialists.

What does Tavolax contain?

Active ingredient: Bisacodyl 5 mg. Excipients: Dyes: E 104 (quinoline yellow), E 110 (yellow orange), other excipients.

Approval number

53853 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Tavolax? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription. Packs of 30 dragées.

Authorization holder

VERFORA SA, 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne. This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in July 2014.