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Forlax - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (powder for the preparation of a solution of 4 g and 10 g) laxative drugs for the treatment of constipation and bowel cleansing in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

Forlax - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (powder for the preparation of a solution of 4 g and 10 g) laxative drugs for the treatment of constipation and bowel cleansing in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Forlax. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of physicians specialists on the use of laxative Forlax 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 Forlaks in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use to treat constipation and bowel cleansing in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

 

Forlax osmotic laxative preparation.The large molecular weight of Macrogol 4000 (the active ingredient of the Forlax preparation) is due to long linear polymers that hold water molecules through hydrogen bonds. Due to this, after oral administration of the drug, the volume of intestinal contents increases. The volume of unabsorbed fluid, which is in the lumen of the intestine, supports the laxative action of the solution.

 

The laxative effect of Forlax occurs 24-48 hours after ingestion.

 

Composition

 

Macrogol 4000 + auxiliary substances.

 

Pharmacokinetics

 

Pharmacokinetic data confirm that, when ingested, Forlax is not subject to either gastrointestinal absorption or biotransformation.

 

Indications

  • symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults and children aged 8 years and older.

 

Forms of release

 

Powder for solution for oral administration 4 g (for children) and 10 g.

 

Instructions for use and how to use them

 

Is taken orally, preferably 1 package once a day in the morning or 1 package 2 times a day - in the morning and in the evening.

 

The daily dose is adjusted according to the clinical effect.

 

The contents of each package should be dissolved in a glass of water immediately before taking.

 

The recommended course of treatment for adults and children aged 8 years and older is 3 months. In children, treatment should not exceed 3 months due to insufficient clinical data.

 

After restoration of normal operation of the intestine, the patient must maintain the effect: to lead an active lifestyle and include in the diet products rich in vegetable fiber.

 

If the symptoms of constipation persist for more than 3 months, it is necessary to conduct a repeated extended diagnostic examination.

 

Powder for children

 

Children aged 6 months to 1 year are prescribed 1 packet per day; from 1 year to 4 years - 1-2 packets per day; from 4 to 8 years - 2-4 packages per day.

 

The contents of 1 package should be dissolved in about 50 ml of water and taken orally in the morning (at a dose of 1 packet per day) or in the morning and in the evening (at a dose of more than 1 packet per day).

 

Side effect

  • bloating and / or pain;
  • nausea, vomiting;
  • diarrhea;
  • an urgent urge to defecate;
  • fecal incontinence;
  • itching;
  • hives;
  • transient rash;
  • swelling of the face;
  • angioedema;
  • anaphylactic shock.

 

Contraindications

  • serious inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease);
  • toxic megacolon in combination with symptomatic stenosis;
  • perforation or threat of perforation of the digestive tract;
  • intestinal obstruction or suspected intestinal obstruction;
  • abdominal pain of unclear etiology;
  • children's age to 8 years (for adult form of the drug);
  • hypersensitivity to macrogol (polyethylene glycol) or other components of the drug.

 

Application in pregnancy and lactation

 

When prescribing Forlax, pregnant women should be careful because there is insufficient data on the use of the drug in this category of patients.

 

It is not known whether Macrogol 4000 is excreted in human milk. Since Macrogol 4000 is not absorbed, Forlax can be used during lactation (breastfeeding).

 

In experimental studies, it was shown that Macrogol 4000 did not cause teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits.

 

Use in children

 

It is possible to use a special pediatric form of the drug from the age of 6 months in age dosages.

 

special instructions

 

Before the start of therapy, organic gastrointestinal diseases should be excluded.

 

Treatment of constipation with drugs is recommended only as an addition to a healthy lifestyle and diet,for example: increased consumption of liquids and fiber; adequate physical activity, which contributes to the restoration of gastrointestinal motility.

 

If diarrhea develops with extreme caution, patients who are predisposed to water-electrolyte balance disorders (for example, in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function, or patients taking diuretics) should be treated; in such cases it is necessary to control the content of electrolytes.

 

There are reports of aspiration cases when large volumes of polyethylene glycol are introduced with electrolytes through a nasogastric tube. Children with neurological disorders with swallowing disorders are especially at risk of aspiration.

 

Very rare cases of hypersensitivity (including rashes, urticaria, edema) were observed with the administration of preparations containing macrogol (polyethylene glycol). In exceptional cases, anaphylactic shock was observed.

 

Forlax contains sorbitol, so the drug should not be used in patients with congenital fructose intolerance.

 

Forlaks does not contain a lot of sugar or polyol, so the drug can be prescribed to patients with diabetes, as well as patients,from the diet of which galactose is excluded.

 

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms

 

The drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and work with mechanisms.

 

Drug Interactions

 

The interaction of Forlax with other drugs is not described.

 

Forlax slows the absorption of concomitant medications. Therefore, it is recommended to appoint it not earlier than 2 hours after taking other drugs.

 

Analogs of the Forlax drug

 

Structural analogs for the active substance:

  • Lavakol;
  • Osmogol;
  • Realaksan;
  • Transit;
  • Fortez Rompharm;
  • Fortrans.

 

Analogues for the pharmacological group (laxatives):

  • Agiolax;
  • Bisacodyl;
  • Vaseline oil;
  • Glaxen;
  • Glycerol;
  • Good luck;
  • Guttalax;
  • Guttasil;
  • Dinolac;
  • Dulcolax;
  • Dufalac;
  • Califig;
  • Castor oil;
  • Clam;
  • Buckthorn bark;
  • Laxatin;
  • Laxbene;
  • Laxigal;
  • Lactulose;
  • The Legend;
  • Lizalak;
  • Flax seeds;
  • Mikrolaks;
  • Milk of magnesia;
  • Mukofalk;
  • Musinum;
  • Naturoolax;
  • Norgalax;
  • Normase;
  • Osmogol;
  • Portalac;
  • Pursennid;
  • Realaksan;
  • Regulax;
  • Relistor;
  • Romfalak;
  • Senadé;
  • Senadexin;
  • Senales;
  • Senna;
  • Sennalax;
  • Slabicap;
  • Weak;
  • Laxative collection;
  • Licorice root;
  • Software;
  • Thyssen;
  • Transulose;
  • Tritinate;
  • Fiberleks;
  • Endofalk;
  • Enema Klin.

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Reviews (19):
Guests
Marina
In my youth about such a delicate problem as constipation, I knew only by hearsay, but after 30 years with a chair problems started. Maybe because of sedentary work, when 8-9 hours a day you sit in the office at the computer, maybe because of the fast food supply, all these instant soups, maybe because of something else - I do not know, but I think that influenced all the factors together. Of course, the doctor did not go immediately, somehow it was a shame because of the constipation of hospitals to run and then hoped that she would pass. But the chair itself did not get better, I had to go to the polyclinic. The doctor, by the way, when he came to see me, he scolded me for taking so long to visit, prescribed a laxative drug forlax. I had never taken a laxative before and was very worried about how the body would react to it, I was afraid that I would drink it all day, sorry, I will not leave the toilet. But nothing like this happened.I would even say - for the first two days nothing happened at all, I did not go to the toilet until the morning of the third day after taking the third powder. I went out pretty easily and just once. No diarrhea, as I feared, these powders did not cause me and in general there were no side effects for a month of taking. I went to the toilet in good order every morning, along with the intake of powders, leaned on vegetable salads and oatmeal. For six months already, treatment with forlax has been canceled. In general, my chair normalized, constipation happens very rarely, in this case, a few days again, take forlax and everything gets better.
Guests
Lydia
I have suffered from constipation since childhood, so I had to take and forlax. As if before there were no problems from the gastrointestinal tract, but when taking this medication, I suffered with endless bloating and even acute pain. And the forlax analogs also did not help, the slacker caused exactly the same pain. So I'm still saving senna leaves.
Guests
a guest
Forlax is not a bad drug.The chair is soft and every day, if you drink daily. But he does not heal. And how would you go to the toilet but not until the end, or ... I've been drinking it for about eight months (switched to it from gutallax), there are no side effects. It is like an auxiliary action.
Administrators
admin
a guest, Forlax and can not be regarded as a remedy in the classical sense. Yes, the intestine cleans well, but if chronic constipation is necessary to search for their cause, including among serious diseases.
Guests
Alina Vasilyeva
Forlax drank, when after antibiotics with the intestine problems began. It helps to get rid of constipation and does not cause any swelling, which is very pleasant. Well, plus the big thing is that the chair will be normalized in 24 hours, and do not wait, when suddenly it will bother you request
Guests
Vera Demyanenko
I liked that it is easy to take, I do not like tablets very much, but here I have a sachet. Well, the fact that with the course reception the problem recedes for a long time.
Guests
good sense
I drank until there is no result. The action is not fast.
Guests
Evgeny Adamovich
Periodically I use forlaks against constipation. Prescribe iron containing medications, from them I have constipation. I had to ask for help. Have written out forlaks on a bag in day. I drink and the next day I go to the toilet normally. I drink on a par with ironfree, so that after the abolition there was no constipation.
Visitors
Irina Boyko
I was impressed with the effect on the child of Forlax. So much we tormented with constipation, immediately after giving up the breast began to suffer, but it was worth drowning Forlax and forgot about tears on the pot, and pains in the intestines against the background of constipation. The chair at the child was completely adjusted. If the day does not go to the toilet - I immediately dissolve a bag of forlaks, I do not start the problem, when I switch to a chronic form, then it's more difficult to cope.
Guests
a guest
The preparation is working. A day later it worked. For a day I drank 3 packets, in the morning, in the evening and in the morning.
Guests
Alexandra
A good drug, I helped solve the problem of constipation. Only in addition to taking forlax, I still revised my diet, enriching it with maximum fiber, fresh fruits and vegetables. I think that without this full result I would not have achieved.
Guests
answering machine
Long to take is meaningless, all the same constipation comes back after I finish taking this medicine. So that someone like.
Guests
Alla
And I did not get constipation, I drank a month and everything was fine. Although before this terribly suffered and was saved only by microclysters, but I already got to the point that without them I could not at all. And now it's all ok. I like it.
Guests
Elizabeth
I liked how the forlax works. I bought it as a one-time laxative, read the instructions and decided to bring the intestine work in order. Happened. Has spent on drink forlaks month and constipations are not present. Of course I follow the food, I try not to get carried away with all sorts of nonsense.
Guests
Nadezhda Nikolayevna
With age, many have problems with bowel cleansing. I also had to experience a constipation. I fought with him with folk methods, tried to balance the food, but there was no easy purification, as it was before. She started taking laxatives. I will not list everything, I tried a lot, most laxatives give side effects, and painful ones. Forlax is a pleasant exception. And not only because it acts silently, without cuts in the intestines and without swelling. In addition to mild cleansing after the course of Forlax, the intestine has completely restored its work, now, as before, it is cleaned easily, without attempts and without pain.
Guests
Tamara S.
With no laxative forlax can not be compared, all the advantages in his favor. I tried many things from constipation, I suffer them for a long time. But such a mild action, such a stable result, did not give treatment either in folk ways, or chemist's. The final result of my treatment with forlax is a regular, almost daily, easy cleansing of the intestine.
Administrators
admin
Tamara S. and the rest, I Stand a warning You are for advertising Forlax in reviews under the guise of ordinary visitors. At me in the Directory similar receptions do not work, are punished and many advertisers know it. In the case of the continuation of such an advertising policy, there will be a toughening of punishment in the form of a ban of all comrades who have noted such advertising, and the drug will fall into the local black list and the moderation of reviews for it will be significantly tightened. Let's live in peace.
Guests
a
A good remedy.
Guests
Love
In any case, constipation is a consequence, not a cause, so always consult a doctor to treat hr. diseases and medications should be taken as prescribed by the doctors. Good health to everyone.

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