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WHAT ADULAX CASEN-FLEET IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
This drug contains glycerol, which is a laxative and is administered rectally. The laxative effect is achieved by the ability of glycerol to soften the stool which, together with a slight local irritant action, manages to stimulate bowel movements.
It is indicated for symptomatic local relief of transient and occasional constipation in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.
You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 7 days of treatment.
HOW TO TAKE ADULAX CASEN-FLEET
Follow exactly the instructions for taking the medicine in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
If in doubt, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: administer 1 pack a day, when necessary, or as prescribed by the doctor.
Use in children
This drug is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.
Method of administration:
The drug is administered rectally.
- At the time chosen for administration, and after removing the cap that closes the end of the cannula, place it in an upright and upward position, cookie press so that a few drops of the preparation moisten the end of it, in order to facilitate sti introduction into the rectum. Insert the applicator cannula into the rectum gently and slowly.
- Insert the contents of the applicator by pressing on the walls and, without stopping pressing, gently remove it once the application is finished.
In order to facilitate the application, the applicator is loaded with an excess of product that remains in it after use, so that the amount of solution that is released in the application is the full dose.
Each applicator contains a single dose of product, it must be discarded after use.
If you notice resistance at the time of application, you should stop it, as it can be harmful and harmful, and consult your doctor.
The drug should not be used for more than 7 days in a row. If symptoms do not improve you should stop treatment and consult your doctor.
If you use more Adulax than you should
Poisoning is not likely to occur due to its use.
Prolonged abusive use of this medication can lead to irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms or discomfort such as alternating constipation and diarrhea, intestinal spasms, bloating, nausea and gas).
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion immediately consult your doctor, pharmacist or call the toxicological information service, phone: 91.562.04.20 indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to glycerol. Contraindicated in diabetics.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone suffers from them. During the period of use of glycerol rectally as a laxative, the following adverse effects have been observed:
Frequency not known- anal itching, anal pain, anal irritation.
Reporting of adverse effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, even if it is possible side effects that are not listed in this leaflet. You can also communicate them directly through the Spanish system of Pharmacovigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use: www.notificaRAM.es. by reporting adverse effects you can help provide more information about the safety of this medication.
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Glycerol when taken orally may cause headache, nausea and vomiting, and less frequently, diarrhoea, thirst, dizziness and mental confusion. Cardiac arrhythmias have been reported. Glycerol may cause severe dehydration in previously dehydrated patients.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Glycerol acts as a mild laxative. Large oral doses taken inadvertently may cause headache, thirst, nausea, hyperglycaemia and dehydration. Medication should be stopped and if ingestion is recent gastric lavage should be administered, followed by supportive therapy.
Glycerol acts as a demulcent and is mildly laxative when taken by mouth.
Glycerol is readily absorbed from the intestine and is metabolised to carbon dioxide and glycogen or is used in the synthesis of body fats.
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