Description
AUST R 213018
This medicine is a laxative and is used to treat constipation that has been present for a long time as well as faecal impaction.
Directions
Dosage in adults and children over 12 years of age:
- Constipation: 1 sachet daily, increasing up to 3 sachets daily if necessary.
- Faecal impaction as diagnosed by a doctor: 8 sachets a day
Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125mL of watew and drink it. Do not exceed the stated dose.
You may dissolve the contents of 8 sachets in 1 litre of water and drink within 6 hours.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients per 13.8g sachet:
Macrogol 3350…13.125g
Sodium Chloride…350.7mg
Sodium Bicarbonate…178.5mg
Potassium Chloride…46.6mg
On reconstitution in 125mL, each sachet provides:
Sodium…65mmol/L
Chloride…53mmol/L
Bicarbonate…17mmol/L
Potassium…5.4mmol/L
Contains 26mg of Potassium and 187mg of Sodium in each sachet.
Also contains Lemon flavour and Acesulfame Potassium as a sweetener.
Warning
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.
If pregnant, like to become pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence.
If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Store the solution well covered in the fridge (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze.
Discard any unused solution after 6 hours.
Drink plenty of water.
Increase fibre in diet except in cases of medication-induced constipation.
Store below 25°C.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
