Guttalax drops 7.5mg / ml, 15 ml

• atonic constipation;

• stool regulation (hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures);

• preparation for surgical operations, instrumental and X-ray examinations.

Inside, before bedtime.

For adults, the initial dose is 10 drops, for severe and persistent constipation - up to 30 drops.

For children over 4 years old, the initial dose is 5-10 drops.

Depending on the effect obtained, the dose is increased or decreased with subsequent doses.

in plastic bottles with a dropper stopper, 15 or 30 ml; in a cardboard box 1 bottle.

• hypersensitivity to sodium picosulfate or other ingredients of the drug;

• intestinal obstruction;

• strangulated hernia;

• acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs;

• peritonitis;

• abdominal pain of unknown origin;

• severe dehydration;

• bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract;

• metrorrhagia;

• cystitis;

• spastic constipation;

• children under 4 years of age;

• pregnancy (I trimester).

With care - lactation period.

Trade name: GuttalaxЃ

International non-proprietary name:

sodium picosulfate

Chemical name: 4,4 '- (2-pyridylmethylene) bisdiphenol bis (hydrogen sulfate) (ether) disodium salt

Dosage form:

Oral drops

Composition

1 ml (= 15 drops) contains the active substance sodium picosulfate 7.5 mg
Excipients: sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sorbitol 70% solution, hydrochloric acid, purified water

Description

Transparent, colorless to yellowish, slightly viscous solution.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

laxative ATX code: A06AB08

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Laxative. Reduces the absorption of electrolytes and water, enhances intestinal motility.
The active form of the drug, formed by hydrolysis under the influence of intestinal microorganisms, directly excites the nervous structures of the intestinal wall, as a result of which the advancement of intestinal contents is accelerated. The effect occurs within 10-12 hours after ingestion.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, it is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and does not undergo hepatic-intestinal circulation.

Indications for use

Atonic constipation. Stool regulation (hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures). Preparation for surgical operations, instrumental and X-ray examinations.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sodium picosulfate or other ingredients of the drug, intestinal obstruction, strangulated hernia, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity, peritonitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, severe dehydration, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, metrorrhagia, cystitis, spastic constipation, children under 4 years, pregnancy (I trimester). With care - lactation period.

Method of administration and dosage

Inside, before bedtime.

Adults: the initial dose is 10 drops, for severe and persistent constipation - up to 30 drops. For children over 4 years old, the initial dose is 5-10 drops. Depending on the effect obtained, the dose is increased or decreased with subsequent doses.

Side effects

Diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration, imbalance in water and electrolyte balance, weakness, convulsions, decreased blood pressure.

Overdose

Symptoms: see the section 'Side effects'
In addition, with chronic overdose may develop ischemia of the mucous membrane of the colon, secondary hyperaldosteronism, urolithiasis, renal tubular damage.
Treatment
Gastric lavage, correction of violations of the water-electrolyte balance, antispasmodics.

Interaction with other medicinal products

Glucocorticosteroids, diuretics increase the risk of developing electrolyte disorders. Broad-spectrum antibiotics reduce the laxative effect.

special instructions

Should not be used daily without medical supervision for more than 10 days. Children should be prescribed Guttalax only on the recommendation of a doctor.

Release form

Drops 7.5 mg / 1 ml in vials of 15 or 30 ml. The bottle is sealed with a dropper stopper and a screw cap, together with the instructions for use, placed in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions

In a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25 ? C.
Do not freeze.
Keep out of the reach of children!

Shelf life

5 years. Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Without a doctor's prescription.