FORLAX POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION 10 G/SACHET [SIN12419P]

Product Info

FORLAX POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION 10 G/SACHET

[SIN12419P]

1. WHAT Forlax® 10g IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Forlax® 10g contains the active substance Macrogol 4000 and belongs to a group of medicines called osmotic laxatives. It works by adding water to the stools, which helps to overcome problems caused by very slow bowel movements. Forlax® 10g is not absorbed into the bloodstream or broken down in the body.
Forlax® 10g is used for the treatment of constipation in adults and children aged 8 years and above.
This medicine is a powder that you dissolve in a glass of water and drink. It usually takes 24 to 48 hours to work.
The treatment of constipation with any medicine should only be in addition to a healthy lifestyle and diet.

3. HOW TO TAKE Forlax® 10g

Always take Forlax® 10g exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults and children over 8 years
The recommended dose is one to two sachets per day, preferably taken as a single dose in the morning.
The daily dose can be adjusted according to the effect obtained and may range from one sachet up to a maximum of two sachets per day.
Dissolve the contents of the sachets in a glass of water immediately before use and drink the liquid.
FORLAX® 10 g should not be used as self-medication for more than 2 weeks. If symptoms persist, medical advice should be sought.

Please note:

• Forlax® 10g usually takes 24 to 48 hours to work.

• Improvement in the frequency of your bowel movements after taking Forlax® 10g can be maintained by keeping to a healthy lifestyle and diet.

• Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if the symptoms worsen or do not improve.

If you take more Forlax® 10g than you should
Taking too much Forlax® 10g may cause diarrhoea, stomach pains or vomiting. The diarrhoea usually disappears when treatment is stopped or the dose reduced.
If you suffer from severe diarrhoea or vomiting you should contact a doctor as soon as possible as you may require treatment to prevent loss of salts (electrolytes) from fluid loss.

If you forget to take Forlax® 10g
Take the next dose as soon as you remember but do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE Forlax® 10g

Do not take Forlax® 10g:

• due to the presence of sorbitol in this medicinal product, you should not take Forlax® if you are suffering from fructose intolerance.

• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to macrogol (polyethylene glycol) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).

• if you have an existing disease, such as, severe intestinal disease:

  • inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, abnormal dilation of the bowel)

  • perforation of the bowel or risk of perforation of the bowel

  • ileus or suspicion of intestinal obstruction

  • painful abdominal syndromes of uncertain cause

Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking the medicine.