Importal solution 12 bottles 500 ml

What is Importal Solution and when is it used?

Importal Solution contains lactitol, which is not absorbed by the small intestine. In the large intestine, lactitol is converted into various substances that retain water. This will soften the stool and make it easier to pass. The calorie content of lactitol is about half that of sugar, namely 2 kcal/g (8.5 kJ/g). Importal Solution has no effect on blood sugar in diabetics and does not promote caries. Importal Solution is recommended for the treatment of occasional constipation (e.g. when changing diet, changing location or bed rest) and for regulating stool if there is a tendency to constipation.

The doctor can also prescribe Importal Solution for certain liver diseases.

What should be considered?

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

When shouldn't Importal solution be used?

In the case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the case of abdominal pain of unknown origin, bloody stools, an artificial bowel outlet or an intestinal obstruction (these diagnoses are made by the doctor) and if you have to follow a galactose-free diet, if you are hypersensitive to one of the ingredients, the preparation must not be taken. Infants and young children with hereditary fructose intolerance should not be given Importal.

When is caution required when taking Importal solution?

In the case of chronic constipation, treatment should initially consist of a high-fiber diet, plenty of fluids and plenty of physical exercise.

In the case of serious illnesses, medical advice is recommended. In the event of a bowel examination, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Importal solution. If you are nauseous, you should take Importal Solution with a meal. As with all laxatives, it is advised to drink an adequate and sufficient amount of fluids daily. Continuous, long-term use of laxatives without medical advice should be avoided. With high doses, prolonged or too frequent use, diarrhea with loss of water and disturbances in the mineral balance (including loss of potassium) can occur.Like any laxative, Importal Solution can increase the loss of potassium caused by other medicines. This is particularly the case in treated patients with certain heart diseases. They should therefore only use Importal solution under strict doctor's instructions.In infants and young children, Importal should only be used if prescribed by a doctor.Patients with rare hereditary fructose intolerance, galactose intolerance, galactosemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption or lactase deficiency should not take Importal.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or drugstore Consult your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or using them externally.

Can Importal Solution be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Importal Solution should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the doctor thinks it is clearly necessary.

How do you use Importal Solution?

In general, the dosage should be adjusted for each patient so that in the event of constipation, a bowel movement occurs after 2 to 3 days at the latest.

Importal solution should be taken at once with 1 or 2 glasses of liquid ebe taken. Because of its relatively sweet taste, it can be taken as such, or mixed with a hot or cold drink or mixed with food (yoghurt, compote, cereals, etc.) with meals, morning or evening, depending on individual reactions. Importal Solution usually works after a few hours.Adults: During the first 4 or 5 days the dose may be 30 ml per day (taken all at once), after which it is usually 15 ml per day.Children and adolescents: The usual dose is:from 1 to 6 years: 3.75-7.5 ml per day;6 to 12 years: 7.5-15 ml per day;12 to 16 years: 15-30 ml per day or according to the child's body weight:

0.375 ml of solution per kg of body weight.

Measure with the enclosed graduated measuring cup.

Follow the dosage given in the package insert or 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 Importal solution have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Importal: at the beginning of treatment, flatulence and sometimes abdominal cramps may occur. Don't worry about these symptoms. They are signs of Importal's effectiveness and usually go away or lessen after a few days. Occasionally nausea, intestinal noises and anal itching may occur. In rare cases, vomiting, pain and discomfort in the abdominal region have also been reported. If you have diarrhea at the beginning of treatment, the dose must be reduced.

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?

Importal has a slightly sweet and pleasant taste and should therefore be kept out of the reach of children! Store at room temperature (15?25 °C).

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Close the bottle tightly after use. Once opened, the contents should be used up within 12 months.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for professionals.

What does Importal solution contain?

Importal solution is an aqueous solution containing 66.7% (667 mg per 1 ml) lactitol. Preservative: benzoic acid (E 210).

Authorization number

52785 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Importal solution? Which packs are available?

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

Bottles of 200 and 500 ml.

Other forms:

Importal powder: 10 and 25 double sachets of 2× 10 g.

Authorization holder

Zambon Schweiz AG, 6814 Cadempino.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2017.