AGIOLAX Madaus Granules

Instructions for use for AGIOLAX Madaus Granules

Detailed instructions for AGIOLAX Madaus Granules

Field of use

AGIOLAX Madaus granules (pack size: 250 g) is a vegetable stimulating laxative. AGIOLAX Madaus granules (pack size: 250 g) is recommended for short -term use in the event of constipation (constipation).

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The active ingredients are:
5G granules (= 1 measuring spoon) included:
Indian psyllium 2.60 g
Indian psyllium shells 0.11 g
Tinnevelly Sennesfirche 0.34-0.66 g
corresponding to 15 mg hydroxyanthracen derivatives calculated as sennoside B.

The other components are:
Talkum, Arabic rubber, dye E 172, hard paraffin, thick paraffin, caraway oil, peppermint oil, sage oil, sucrose (sugar).

1 measuring spoon contains approx. 1.05 g sucrose (sugar) corresponding to 0.09 bread units (BE).

Contradictions

AGIOLAX Madaus granules (pack size: 250 g) may not be used in the event of pathological narrowing in the gastrointestinal tract, i.e. in the event of intestinal lock, with difficult to adjust diabetes mellitus, with acute inflammatory diseases of the intestine, (e.g. . Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis), in the event of abdominal pain of unknown cause, with severe dehydration with water and electrolyte losses.

Furthermore, it must not be used in children under 10 years.

The maximum daily intake of Agiolax must not be more than 10 g (= 2 teaspoons).

dosage

• Always take the medicine exactly according to the instruction. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not quite sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:
  • The maximum daily recording must not be more than 30 mg hydroxyanthracial derivatives; this corresponds to 10 g (= 2 teaspoons or 2 bags).
  • Adults and children over 10 years take 1 to 2 teaspoons (or 1 to 2 bags) after eating.
• The individually correct dosage is the least required to obtain a soft -shaped chair. The effect occurs after 8-12 hours.

• Duration of the application
  • Stimulating laxatives must not be taken over a longer period of time (more than 1-2 weeks) without medical advice.

• If you have taken a larger amount of the drug than you should:
  • With accidental or intended overdose, painful intestinal cramps and severe diarrhea can occur with the result of water and salt losses as well as strong gastrointestinal complaints.
  • If you overdose, please notify a doctor immediately. He will decide which countermeasures (e.g. supply of liquid and salt) are required.

• If you have any further questions about the application of the drug, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking

• The granulate is swallowed down with plenty of liquid (about 1/4 liters). After taking other drugs, a distance of 1/2 - 1 hour should be observed.

Patient information

• Warnings and Precautions
  • Please talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
  • If you at the same time determine the cardiac muscles (heart glycosides), medicines against cardiac rhythm disorders (antiarrhythmic), medicines that can lead to a QT extension (special form of cardiac arrhythmia), drugs that increase urine excretion (diuretics), cortisone -Take similar substances (adrenal bark steroids) and/or licorice root, you may only apply this preparation after consultation with your doctor.
  • Like all laxatives, this should not be taken without medical advice if they are on a faith or gastrointestinal complaints of unknown cause such as: B. abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting suffer, because these symptoms can be an indication of an impending or existing intestinal obstruction (ileus).
  • If laxatives are required every day, the cause of the constipation should be determined. Long -term use of laxatives should be avoided.
• Special instructions:
  • If laxatives are taken longer than over the prescribed treatment period, this can lead to a deterioration in intestinal function and a dependency on laxatives.
  • The preparation should only be used if the constipation cannot be remedied by changing the diet or by source substances.
  • Incontinent adults should be avoided for a longer skin contact with the feces by changing the template when taking this preparation.
  • Patients with kidney disease should pay particular attention to possible disorders in the electrolyte balance.
• In order to reduce the risk of an intestinal obstruction, medication that inhibit the intestinal movement (e.g. opiates) should only be taken under medical supervision together with this preparation.

 

• Wateriness and ability to operate machines
  • There are no special precautions required.

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeed, or if you suspect that you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this drug.
  • For precautions, an application of this drug should be avoided during the first three months of pregnancy. Otherwise, it should only be used temporarily if the constipation cannot be remedied by changing behavior or nutrition or by taking source substances. Please ask your treating doctor.
• Breastfeeding
  • The drug should not be used during breastfeeding.

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Manufacturer:  MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co.KG, Benzstraße 1, 61352 Bad Homburg