Laxasan - drops

Laxasan - drops is a laxative that gently stimulates the natural emptying process in the large intestine through contact with the intestinal mucosa.

Application

1. What is Laxasan and what is it used for?

Laxasan - drops is a laxative that gently stimulates the natural emptying process in the large intestine through contact with the intestinal mucosa. Laxasan drops have no effect in the stomach and small intestine.
The excipients (other ingredients)peppermint oil and fennel oil, which have been used in folk medicine for a long time, also have flatulence-reducing properties.

Laxasan drops are used
- in the short term for constipation,
- for complaints that require easier bowel evacuation.

How is it applied?

What is Laxasan and what is it used for?

Laxasan - drops is a laxative that gently stimulates the natural emptying process in the large intestine through contact with the intestinal mucosa. Laxasan - drops have no effect in the stomach and small intestine.
The excipients (other ingredients) peppermint oil and fennel oil, which have long been used in folk medicine, have additional flatulence-reducing properties.

Laxasan - drops are used
- in the short term for constipation,
- for complaints that require easier bowel emptying.

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

What should you be aware of before taking Laxasan?
Laxasan must not be taken,
- if you are allergic to sodium picosulphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6,- in the case of intestinal obstruction, narrowing of the bowel,
- in the case of very painful and/or febrile acute abdominal complaints (e.g. e.g.
indigestion), possibly in conjunction with nausea and vomiting,
- in severe decrease in body fluid ("dehydration"),
- in acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract,
- of children under 4 years of age.
Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your pharmacist before taking Laxasan.
In case of abdominal pain of unknown origin, nausea or vomiting, it is essential to consult a doctor before therapy in order to exclude other causes of illness.

Although a habituation effect has not yet been observed, it should be noted that the 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. Taking it for a long period of time should therefore be avoided.

Cases of dizziness and/or fainting have been reported after taking Laxasan. These incidents may be due to the consequences of constipation (increase in pressure during bowel movements, pain) and are not necessarily caused by Laxasan.

Diarrhoeal watery stools may cause abdominal pain and fluid loss. This undesirable effect can be remedied by reducing the dose.

Generally, you must always make sure you drink enough water when using Laxasan. Long-term daily use of laxatives should be avoided by appropriate dietary measures, such as a high-fibre diet.

Prolonged or high-dose use often results in the loss of potassium and other minerals. This can lead to disturbances in heart function, tiredness, water retention in the body (tendency to oedema) and muscle weakness.

Children and adolescents
Children and adolescents must not take laxatives without a doctor's recommendation (see "How to take Laxasan?"). Laxasan - drops must not be given to children under 4 years of age (see "Laxasan must not be taken").

Taking Laxasan with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or do not intend to take/use any other medicines.

Certain heart medicines (cardiac glycosides):
Increase the effect of cardiac glycosides in case of potassium deficiency.

Drainers and adrenocortical hormones (glucocorticoids):
Amplification of potassium loss.

Antibiotics:
Decrease or loss of laxative effect.

Taking Laxasan with food and drink
Please do not forget that the first thing you need to do is to take Laxasan by diet (high-fibre meals with vegetables, salad, fruit, resp. Please do not forget that your diet (high-fibre meals with vegetables, salad, fruit or the addition of wheat bran, flaxseed, etc.), plenty of fluids and physical exercise can already improve or prevent constipation.Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using this medicine.

Laxasan must not be taken during pregnancy, especially during the first three months, unless prescribed by a doctor.

There is no experience of the use of Laxasan in nursing mothers. Due to the properties of the active substance, the use of Laxasan in breastfeeding women may be considered.

Driving and ability to operate machinery
No studies have been conducted on the effects on driving and ability to operate machinery.
Dizziness and/or fainting may occur as a reaction to, for example, cramps in the abdomen and the increase in pressure during defecation (see section "Warnings and precautions"). If such side effects occur, you should refrain from activities that require increased attention (e.g. participating in road traffic, operating machinery).

Laxasan contains p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester and macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate
The other ingredient p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester may cause allergic reactions, which may also be delayed.
The other ingredient macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate may cause stomach upset and diarrhoea.

How should the medicine be taken?

How should Laxasan be taken?

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as agreed with your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:

- Adults, adolescents and children 10 years and over:
14 - 28 drops (5 - 10 mg sodium picosulphate).
- Children 4 - 10 years:
On prescription only (7 - 14 drops, 2.5 - 5 mg sodium picosulphate are recommended).

Children over 4 years of age and adolescents should only be given Laxasan - drops on the advice of a doctor (see "Warnings and precautions"). Laxasan - drops must not be given to children under 4 years of age (see "Laxasan must not be taken").

Treatment should be started with the lowest dosage indicated for the respective age group.
If the stool is too hard or too soft after the first intake, you can reduce or increase the dosage by 2 - 3 drops at each subsequent intake until the optimum dose is found. In general, the maximum dose of 28 drops should not be exceeded.Type of administration
To be taken.
Take Laxasan - Drops once a day as needed, preferably in the evening.

To enable an undisturbed night's sleep, Laxasan should be taken shortly before going to bed, as the laxative effect occurs after an average of 6 - 10 hours.

Duration of use
Avoid prolonged use. After one week, you must have your doctor check whether further use is necessary and, if so, for how long.

In the case of complaints that require easier bowel emptying, Laxasan - drops may only be taken under medical supervision.

How to use
Take the drops with the help of a spoon or in some liquid.
For accurate dosing, the vial must be held vertically when counting drops.

Correctly wrong

If you have taken more Laxasan than you should
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose, please notify a doctor. He will decide on any necessary measures.

An overdose is characterised by severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain and flatulence.
The resulting loss of water and minerals can lead to disturbances in heart function, muscle weakness and muscle cramps. Seek medical advice if any of these signs occur.
Chronic abuse of laxatives leads mainly to potassium deficiency and disturbances in food utilisation.

Note to doctor:
Measures in case of overdose
Balance water-electrolyte balance (especially in children and elderly patients),Check serum potassium level, correct if necessary. An application of spasmolyticsmay be useful.
If you have forgotten to take Laxasan
Do not take double the amount if you have forgotten to take it before.

If you stop taking Laxasan
Laxasan - Drops are only taken when needed and should be stopped after the symptoms have subsided.

If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

How should Laxasan be stored?

Do not store above 25 °C.
Store in the original packaging to protect the contents from light.
Stay for 12 weeks after first opening.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
You must not use this medicine after the expiry date (use by) which is stated on the label and outer carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

5 How to store Laxasan?

Do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original packaging to protect the contents from light.
Store for 12 weeks after first opening.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (EXP) which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. They thus contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and other information

What Laxasan contains
- The active substance is: Sodium picosulphate. 1 ml (approx. 21 drops) contains 7.5 mg sodium picosulphate.
- The other ingredients are: p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester (preservative), macrogol glycerol hydroxystearate, peppermint essential oil, fennel essential oil, glycerine (anhydrous), purified water.

What Laxasan looks like and contents of the pack
20 ml clear, colourless oral drops in amber glass bottle with vertical dropper and screw cap.

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