{"product_id":"laxasan-drops-20-ml","title":"Laxasan drops 20 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaxasan drops is a laxative that gently stimulates the natural emptying process in the large intestine through contact with the intestinal mucosa.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLaxasan drops have no effect in the stomach and small intestine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe auxiliary substances (other ingredients) peppermint oil and fennel oil that have long been used in folk medicine also have flatulence-reducing properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaxasan - drops are applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshort-term constipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor complaints that require easier bowel emptying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaxasan must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to sodium picosulfate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith intestinal obstruction, constrictions in the intestine;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein case of very painful and\/or feverish acute abdominal complaints (e.g. appendicitis), possibly in connection with nausea and vomiting;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have a severe decrease in body fluids (“dehydration”);\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby children under 4 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease talk to your pharmacist before taking Laxasan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the case of abdominal pain of unknown origin, nausea or vomiting, a doctor should be consulted prior to therapy in order to rule out other causes of the disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough a habituation effect has not yet been observed, it should be noted that regular use of laxatives can lead to a reduction in the sensitivity of the intestinal mucosa, so that the laxative effect can only be achieved by increasing the dose.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-term use should therefore be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCases of dizziness and\/or fainting have been reported after taking Laxasan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese incidents can be due to the consequences of constipation (increase in pressure when passing stool, pain) and are not necessarily caused by Laxasan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiarrhoea-like, watery stools can lead to abdominal pain and loss of fluids.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis undesirable effect can be eliminated by reducing the dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen using Laxasan, you must always make sure that you drink enough water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-term daily intake of laxatives should be balanced by suitable dietary measures, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. high-fiber food should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term or high-dose use often leads to a loss of potassium and other minerals.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis can lead to cardiac dysfunction, fatigue, fluid retention in the body (tendency to edema) and muscle weakness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einteractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking\/using, have recently taken\/used or might take\/use any other medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain heart medications (cardiac glycosides): Enhancement of the effect of cardiac glycosides in potassium deficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDehydrating agents and adrenal cortex hormones (glucocorticoids): increase in potassium loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntibiotics: Reduction or loss of the laxative effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Laxasan with food and drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease do not forget that the first thing you can do to improve or avoid constipation is through your diet (high-fiber meals with vegetables, salad, fruit or the addition of wheat bran, flaxseed, etc.), plenty of fluids and physical exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epregnancy and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking\/using this medicine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLaxasan may only be taken during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, if prescribed by a doctor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere is no experience of using Laxasan in breastfeeding mothers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDue to the properties of the active substance, the use of Laxasan in breastfeeding women can be considered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbility to drive and use machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDizziness and\/or fainting can occur as a reaction, e.g.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. to cramps in the abdomen and the increase in pressure during defecation (see section \"Warnings and precautions\").\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf such side effects occur, you should refrain from activities that require increased alertness (e.g. driving, operating machines).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended dose is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults, adolescents and children over 10 years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 - 28 drops (5 - 10 mg sodium picosulfate).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChildren from 4 - 10 years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly on prescription from a doctor (recommended are 7 - 14 drops, equivalent to 2.5 - 5 mg sodium picosulfate).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren over the age of 4 and adolescents may only be given Laxasan drops on the doctor's instructions (see \"Warnings and precautions\").\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLaxasan drops should not be given to children under the age of 4 (see \"Do not take Laxasan\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment should be started with the lowest dose given for each age group.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the stool is too hard or too soft after the first intake, you can reduce or increase the dosage by 2 - 3 drops each time you take the following doses until the optimal dose is found.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn general, the maximum dose of 28 drops should not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod of administration: For oral use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, take Laxasan drops once a day, preferably in the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo enable an undisturbed night's sleep, Laxasan should be taken shortly before going to bed, since the laxative effect occurs after an average of 6 - 10 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eduration of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged use.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter a week, you must have your doctor check whether and, if so, for how long further application is necessary.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor symptoms that require easier bowel movements, Laxasan drops may only be taken under medical supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf only taken for a short time at the recommended dosage, side effects are rare.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe following side effects have been observed with different medicines that have the same active substance as Laxasan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): diarrhoea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Abdominal discomfort, cramps and pain, flatulence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): dizziness, vomiting, nausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): Hypersensitivity reactions, fainting, skin reactions such as painful swelling of the skin and mucous membranes, especially in the facial area, which can also cause shortness of breath (angioedema), drug rash, skin rash and itching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe occurrence of dizziness and fainting after ingestion of sodium picosulfate appears to be associated with a reaction e.g.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. to match abdominal cramps and the increase in pressure during defecation (see section \"Warning and precautions\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term or high-dose intake of Laxasan drops often leads to increased loss of water, potassium and other salts.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis can lead to disturbances in heart function and muscle weakness, especially if you are taking diuretics or anti-inflammatory drugs (corticosteroids) at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active substance is sodium picosulfate.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 ml (approx. 21 drops) contains 7.5 mg sodium picosulfate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other ingredients are: Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) (preservative), 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