Guttasil - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and forms of release (drops for ingestion 7.5 mg, tablets) laxative drug for the treatment of constipation and stool regulation in hemorrhoids in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Guttasil. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of medical experts on the use of laxative Guttasil in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Guttasil with available structural analogues.Use to treat constipation and stool regulation in hemorrhoids, proctitis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Guttasil - laxative. Under the action of intestinal microorganisms, it hydrolyses to form an active form, which causes irritation of the intestinal mucosa receptors and intensification of its peristalsis.

Composition

Sodium picosulphate + auxiliary substances.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, it is not absorbed from the digestive tract and is not subjected to hepatic-intestinal circulation.

Indications

• constipation due to hypotension and flaccid peristalsis of the colon;
• regulation of stool with hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures;
• preparation for surgical operations, instrumental and X-ray studies.

Forms of release

Drops for oral administration 7.5 mg.

Other dosage forms, be it pills, solution or capsules, at the time of publication of the drug in the Directory did not exist.

Instructions for use and reception scheme

Inside, at night (for the chair to be the next morning).

The drug is dosed by the manufacturer's dispenser.Adults and children over 10 years of age - 13-27 drops (5-10 mg); children from 4 to 10 years - 7-13 drops (2.5-5 mg). Children under the age of 4 are recommended dosing at a rate of 250 mcg / kg (2 drops / 3 kg). Children can add the drug to the food. Children have an effective single dose of the drug. If necessary, the course of treatment in the child may be prolonged, but it is preferable to limit it to three days.

To eliminate constipation in cancer patients receiving large doses of opioids, use as directed by a doctor.

Side effect

• skin rash;
• hives;
• itching;
• loss of potassium, sodium and other electrolytes, dehydration may develop;
• dyspeptic phenomena;
• vomiting, nausea;
• spasms and abdominal pain;
• diarrhea;
• flatulence;
• pain in the stomach and anus;
• increased intestinal motility, which occur with a decrease in the dose of the drug;
• allergic reactions;
• angioedema;
• headache;
• increased fatigue;
• drowsiness;
• convulsions.

Contraindications

• intestinal obstruction;
• strangulated hernia;
• acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity;
• peritonitis;
• abdominal pain of unknown origin;
• bleeding from the digestive tract;
• uterine bleeding;
• cystitis;
• spastic constipation;
• children under 4 years;
• 1 trimester of pregnancy;
• severe dehydration;
• hypersensitivity to sodium picosulphate.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Guttasil is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy. Use in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy should be only if the intended benefit to the mother exceeds the possible risk to the fetus.

If necessary, use during lactation should stop breastfeeding.

Use in children

Contraindicated in children under 4 years.

special instructions

It has no taste, so children can be added to food.

The drug contains sorbitol, so patients with a rare hereditary intolerance to fructose to take it is not recommended.

Do not use daily without medical supervision for more than 10 days.

Drug Interactions

With simultaneous use with broad-spectrum antibiotics, a decrease in the laxative effect of Guttasil is possible.

When used simultaneously with diuretics, glucocorticosteroids (GCS) may increase the risk of electrolyte disorders.

Electrolyte imbalance, which occurs when taking sodium picosulfate in high doses, can lead to a worsening of the tolerability of cardiac glycosides when they are used simultaneously.

Analogues of the drug Guttasil

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Guttalax;
• Laxigal;
• Regulax Picosulphate;
• Slabicap;
• It's weak.

Analogues for the pharmacological group (laxatives):

• Agiolax;
• Bekunis dragees;
• Bisacodyl;
• Vaseline oil;
• Glaxen;
• Glycelax;
• Glycerol;
• Good luck;
• Depurablux;
• Dinolac;
• Dulcolax;
• Dufalac;
• Califig;
• Castor oil;
• Buckthorn bark;
• Lavakol;
• Laxatin;
• Laxbene;
• Lactulose;
• The Legend;
• LIVOVOK PB;
• Lizalak;
• Magnesium sulfate;
• Mikrolaks;
• MilPar;
• Milk of magnesia;
• Moviprep;
• Mukofalk;
• Naturoolax;
• Norgalax;
• Normase;
• Osmogol;
• Pikoprep;
• Portalac;
• Proctophytol (antihemorrhoidal collection);
• Pursennid;
• Realaksan;
• Resolor;
• RectActive;
• Relistor;
• Romfalak;
• Senadé;
• Senadexin;
• Senna;
• Laxative collection;
• Software;
• Thyssen;
• Transit;
• Transulose;
• Tritinate;
• Fiberleks;
• Forlax;
• Fortrans;
• Export;
• Endofalk.

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