Forlax Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Macrogol 4000

Indications/Uses

4 g: Constipation in childn 6 mth to 8 yr. 10 g: Symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults & childn ≥8yr.

Dosage/Direction for Use

4 g Childn 4-8 yr 2-4 sachets/day, 1-4 yr 1-2 sachets/day, 6 mth to 1 yr 1 sachet/day. Duration of treatment: 2 wk. 10 g Adult & childn >8 yr 1-2 sachets/day.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Preferably taken in the morning. Dissolve each sachet in a glass of water. Increase intake of water/fruit juices/fruits/green vegetables/wholemeal bread.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe intestinal disease eg, inflammatory bowel disease (eg, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, abnormal bowel dilation); bowel perforation or risk of occurrence; ileus or suspicion of intestinal obstruction; painful abdominal syndromes of uncertain cause. 10 g: Patients suffering from fructose intolerance.

MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AD15 - macrogol ; Belongs to the class of osmotically acting laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

GSL

Presentation/Packing

Form

Forlax powd for oral soln 10 g

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Forlax powd for oral soln 4 g

Packing/Price

1's

Forlax

macrogol 3350 and 4000

Manufacturer:

Beaufour-Ipsen