Parapsyllium Laxative, powder for a drinkable solution, box of 30 sachets

Indication This medication is symptomatic treatment for constipation. How to take this drug Not applicable. Dosage 1 sachet per day. Frequency of dose Once per day before going to bed. Composition Active ingredients: Mucilaginous tegument pulverised with Psyllium seeds (1): 3.333 g Micro-encapsulated liquid paraffin: 3.333 g Quantity of: - light liquid paraffin 2.87 g - gelatine 0.28 g - silicum dioxide (Syloid 244) 0.14 g - sorbic acid: 0.03 g Per 10g sachet. (1) Mucilaginous tegument pulverised with Psyllium seeds: ispaghul tegument powder from seeds of "Plantago ovata" Forsk. Other ingredients: Sorbitol, mango flavouring, apricot flavouring, anhydrous colloidal silica. Format This drug is in powder form for oral solution in a single-dose sachet. Box of 30. Precautions for use Be careful when taking this medication: - diabetes: due to the sorbitol content (3.284g per sachet); - obstruction of the biliary tracts; - taking vitamin A, D, E and K simultaneously, absorption is reduced; - change in the intestine motor function; - prolonged bed rest: risk of faecal blockage. Elderly patients must drink a lot. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Special warnings NOT FOR PROLONGED USE WITHOUT MEDICAL CONSENT. Occasional constipation This can be linked to a change in lifestyle (travelling). This is short-term help. Inform of your doctor if constipation from an unexplained change in lifestyle with pain, fever, swelling of the face appears. Chronic constipation (long-term) Can be linked to two causes: - intestine illness - an imbalance in the function of the intestine due to food habits and lifestyle. Treatment should also be alongside: - an increase in vegetable foods (green vegetables, crudities, bread, fruit...). - an increase in water and fruit juice consumption. - an increase in physical activity (sport, walking...). - defecation reflex. - addition to food. Children: Constipation treatment is also based on hygiene measures: use good quality water for milk, food rich in vegetables and fruit juice. Long-term treatment of a laxative is not recommended as this can upset defecation reflex. Specific precautions Not applicable. Contraindications You must never take PARAPSYLLIUM powder for a drinkable solution in the following cases: - intestinal occlusion - abdominal pain (unknown cause) - faecal blockage. IF IN DOUBT IT IS ADVISABLE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Pregnancy and breast feeding Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs.