Importal for children, 5g, Powder sachet, box of 10

Indication This is symptomatic treatment for constipation. How to take this drug Orally. The sachets must be dissolved in a drink or mixed in food. Dosage - Children 1-6 years old: 1 sachet per day. - Children 7-14 years old: 2 sachets per day in one dose. Frequency of dose The length of treatment depends on the symptoms. Composition Active Ingredient: Lactitol monohydrate: 5 g Per sachet. Other ingredients: Not applicable.. Format This drug is in the form of a powder in a 5g sachet; box of 10 sachets. Precautions for use This drug is not recommended for patients with a galactose or fructose intolerance, a Lapp lactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption (rare hereditary illnesses). IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Special warnings NOT FOR PROLONGED USE (MORE THAN 8 DAYS) WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE. Occasional constipation This can be linked to a recent change in life (travelling for example). This is a short-term treatment. Speak to your doctor for all unexplained constipation from a change in lifestyle along with pain, fever, swelling of the stomach. Chronic constipation (long-term) This can have two causes: - an intestine illness; - an imbalance in the intestine functions due to food habits and lifestyle. Treatment should be taken as well as: - increasing your vegetable foods (green vegetables, crudities, bread, fruit...), - increasing water and fruit juice consumption, - increasing physical activity (sport, walking...), - improving defecation reflex, - an addition to the diet. Specific precautions For children’s treatment for constipation, it is also based on different hygiene factors: using good quality water for milk, food rich in vegetables and fruit juices. BEFORE USING ANY MEDICATION ON CHILDREN, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. Contraindications For children’s treatment for constipation, it is also based on different hygiene factors: using good quality water for milk, food rich in vegetables and fruit juices. BEFORE USING ANY MEDICATION ON CHILDREN, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. Pregnancy and breast feeding It is not recommended to use this drug during pregnancy. If you discover that you’re pregnant during the treatment, consult your doctor who is the only person who can judge whether the drug should be continued. During pregnancy and breast feeding it is always recommended to consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any type of drug.