{"product_id":"constipation-regulax-laxative-cube-sodium-picosulfate","title":"Constipation, REGULAX laxative cube, sodium picosulfate","description":"\u003ch1\u003eREGULAX laxative cube picosulfate, Constipation, sodium picosulfate\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulax® laxative cube picosulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive ingredient: sodium picosulfate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas of application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort-term use for constipation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiseases that require easier defecation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Contains sucrose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactive Constipation, REGULAX laxative cube, sodium picosulfate ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 mg sodium picosulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstipation, REGULAX laxative cube, sodium picosulfate excipients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elemon flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehard fat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecellulose, microcrystalline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglycerol monostearate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFig flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisodium hydrogen phosphate-12 water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplum jam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esucrose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecornstarch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1200 mg propylene glycol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eConstipation, REGULAX laxative cube, sodium picosulfate indication\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preparation is a laxative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is used short-term for constipation and diseases that require easier defecation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eConstipation, REGULAX laxative cube, sodium picosulfate dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take the medicine exactly as directed.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults and older children take (preferably in the evening) ½ - 1 cube (equivalent to 5 - 10 mg sodium picosulfate).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYounger children from the age of 4 receive 2.5 to 5 mg of sodium picosulfate if expressly prescribed by a doctor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe drug is available as a solution for this purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laxative effect usually sets in after 10 to 12 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eduration of use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drug may only be used for short periods without medical advice.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn case of chronic constipation, the doctor should be consulted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you take more than you should\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcute overdose can lead to diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe countermeasures depend on the symptoms.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWithin a short time after ingestion, the effect of the drug can be reduced or prevented by induced vomiting or gastric lavage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the event of severe water and mineral losses, these must be compensated for according to the doctor's instructions.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe administration of antispasmodics may be useful under certain circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere have also been isolated cases of reduced or interrupted blood flow to the colonic mucosa where the dose of sodium picosulfate was significantly higher than that recommended for the treatment of constipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNotice:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn general, this drug, like other laxatives, is known to lead to chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, low potassium levels, excessive secretion of aldosterone and kidney stones in chronic overdose.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn connection with chronic laxative abuse, damage to the kidney tissue, metabolic increase in base concentrations in the blood and muscle weakness caused by reduced potassium levels have also been reported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you forget to take a dose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstipation, REGULAX laxative cube, sodium picosulfate way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo take.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cube is chewed well and swallowed with plenty of water.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe medicine should not be taken lying down.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is best taken in the evening before going to bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, the preparation can have side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe frequency of side effects is based on the following categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery common: affects more than 1 in 10 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare: affects less than 1 in 10,000 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePossible side effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ediseases of the immune system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency not known: cases of allergic reactions (including skin reactions and swelling of the skin and\/or mucous membranes [angioedema], e.g. in the area of ​​the face and throat, possibly with difficulty in breathing).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiseases of the nervous system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency not known: dizziness or brief loss of consciousness.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvailable information suggests that these symptoms may be due to straining during defecation or to a circulatory reaction caused by abdominal pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiseases of the gastrointestinal tract\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery common: diarrhea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon: bloating, abdominal pain or abdominal cramps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: nausea or vomiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny intake of the drug beyond a short-term use leads to a loss of liquid and electrolytes (especially potassium) and thus to an increase in constipation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe drug should therefore only be used for a short time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term or high-dose use very often results in increased loss of water, potassium and other salts.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis can lead to disturbances in heart function and muscle weakness, especially when taking diuretics and adrenal cortex steroids at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstipation, REGULAX laxative cube, sodium picosulfate interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen taking the preparation with other medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking\/using or have recently taken\/used other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntibiotics (agents that kill bacteria) can reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of the drug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drug can cause increased excretion of potassium in the stool.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf other medications are taken at the same time that cause potassium loss, e.g.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. certain diuretics (water tablets) and corticosteroids (adrenal cortex hormones), this can lead to potassium deficiency with disorders of heart function and muscle weakness.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSensitivity to certain drugs (cardioactive glycosides) that increase the heart's performance may be increased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen taken with food and drink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no special features to consider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium picosulfate, related triarylmethanes, or any of the other ingredients;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein case of narrowing of the intestine with worsened intestinal passage, in case of intestinal obstruction, in case of acute abdominal complaints such as appendicitis, severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith a significant lack of fluids in the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren under 4 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstipation, together with other symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting and fever, can be signs of a serious illness (intestinal obstruction, acute inflammation of the abdomen).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you experience such symptoms, you must not take or take other medicines and you should consult your doctor immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the case of illnesses that are associated with disturbances in the water and mineral salt balance (e.g. severely restricted kidney function), you may only take the drug under medical supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epregnancy and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking\/using any medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no meaningful clinical studies on use during pregnancy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse during pregnancy should be avoided if possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elactation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been shown that the active ingredient does not pass into breast milk.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe drug can therefore be used during breast-feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecial care is required when taking the drug\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren should not take sodium picosulfate unless directed to do so by a doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have been suffering from constipation for a long time, you should consult and have your doctor examine you before starting therapy with this medicine, because chronic disorders or impairment of bowel movements can be a sign of a serious illness!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaxatives should only be taken for a short time if you are constipated!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrug treatment is only recommended if you have not been able to achieve sufficient success or none at all by changing your diet (through increased intake of roughage and sufficient fluid intake) or by changing your lifestyle (with sufficient physical exercise)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDriving and using machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no special features to consider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HERMES Drugs GmbH","offers":[{"title":"6 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