Fortrans - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and formulations (powder for the preparation of solution) laxative medicine for bowel cleansing (preparation for surgery and diagnosis) and weight loss in adults, children and pregnancy
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Fortrans - laxative drug. The effect of the drug is based on the combination of a high molecular weight polymer with an isotonic solution of electrolytes.
Macrogol 4000 (active ingredient of Fortrans preparation) prevents the absorption of water from the stomach and intestines and promotes the accelerated evacuation of intestinal contents (by frequent defecations).
Electrolytes, which are part of the drug, interfere with the water-electrolyte balance of the body.
Indications
- preparation for endoscopic or radiographic examination of the colon;
- preparation for surgical interventions that require no content in the intestine.
Forms of release
Powder for solution for oral administration.
Instructions for use and how to use them
The drug is administered to adults and adolescents over 15 years of age. Before use, the contents of 1 packet are completely dissolved in 1 liter of water.
The dose of the drug is set at the rate of 1 liter of the prepared solution for 15-20 kg of body weight (an average of 3-4 liters of solution).
The required dose of the drug is taken in portions of 200 ml every 20 minutes in the evening on the eve of the examination. It is possible to receive in equal parts the evening before and the morning on the day of the examination, with the last reception of the drug should be 3-4 hours before the necessary procedure.
Side effect
- nausea, vomiting;
- flatulence;
- feeling of heaviness and discomfort in the abdomen;
- allergic reactions (skin rash, swelling).
Contraindications
- a patient's severe condition, for example, dehydration or severe heart failure;
- the presence of a malignant tumor or other disease of the colon, accompanied by extensive damage to the intestinal mucosa;
- complete or partial intestinal obstruction;
- age up to 15 years (due to the lack of data on clinical use);
- hypersensitivity to polyethylene glycol, since there are reports of very rare allergic reactions (rash, edema, in isolated cases - anaphylactic shock) to take drugs containing polyethylene glycol.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
At present, there is insufficient data to evaluate the effect of macrogol 4000 on fetal malformation when the drug is used in pregnant women.Therefore, Fortrans can be used during pregnancy only if necessary.
Since Macrogol 4000 is not absorbed from the digestive tract, Fortrans can be used during lactation (breastfeeding) according to the indications.
special instructions
For elderly patients with various concomitant diseases, the drug is recommended for use under medical supervision.
The patient should be warned about the need to inform the doctor about all concomitant medications.
In folk medicine is used as a means for weight loss, but the drug has its indications and contraindications, as well as side effects, therefore it is recommended to consult a specialist before using unproven schemes of using this drug.
Drug Interactions
Diarrhea caused by the use of Fortrans can lead to a violation of absorption of other concomitant medications.
Analogs of the drug Fortrans
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Lavakol;
- Osmogol;
- Realaksan;
- Transit;
- Forlax;
- Fortez Rompharm.
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