Indication This is symptomatic treatment for constipation. It can also be prescribed for hepatic encephalopathy treatment (cerebral infection linked to liver disease). How to take this drug Orally. Dosage Constipation Dosage must be adapted depending on the obtained results. On average: Adults: 2 sachets per day at one time. Children 7-14 years old: 1 sachet per day. If diarrhoea appears, reduce the dose. Hepatic encephalopathy The ideal dose is the one that leads to two faeces per day. Adults: 1-2 sachets 3 times a day. Frequency of dose The length of treatment varies depending on the symptoms. Composition Active Ingredient: Lactitol (DCI provision): 10 g Per sachet. Format This drug is in powder form for oral solution in a sachet. Box of 20. Precautions for use This drug is not recommended for patients with a galactose 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 PROLONGUED USE (MORE THAN 8 DAYS) WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE. Occasional constipation It can be linked to a change in lifestyle (travelling for example). It can be a short-term treatment. All unexplained constipation due to a change in lifestyle with pain, fever, swelling of the stomach: consult your doctor. Chronic constipation (long-term) Can be linked to two causes: - intestine illness - imbalance in the intestine function due to food habits and lifestyle. Treatment includes: - increase in food with vegetable origin (green vegetables, crudities, bread, fruit...). - increase in water consumption and fruit juice. - increase in physical activity (sport, walking). - defecation reflex. - additive to food. Specific precautions For children taking the treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietary measures: in particular use of the right amount of water with infant milk powders, diet rich in plant-based products, addition of juice. BEFORE ALLOWING CHILDREN TO TAKE MEDICATION, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. Contraindications This medication should not be taken in the following cases: - certain intestine illnesses such as rectolitis, Crohn disease, intestine occlusion - abdominal pain (stomach pain) - galactosemia - children being breast-fed - children with a fructose intolerance - pre-existing hydro-electrolytic disorder. IF IN DOUBT IT IS ADVISABLE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. 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. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs.
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