Regulax - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (cubes or pills, drops for ingestion) laxative drug for the treatment of constipation and stool regulation in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Regulax. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of physicians specialists on the use of Regulax 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 Regulus in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use to treat constipation and stool regulation in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.
Regulax - laxative. The active form of the preparation, formed by hydrolysis under the influence of intestinal microorganisms, directly excites the nerve structures of the intestinal wall, as a result of which the movement of intestinal contents accelerates, the absorption of electrolytes and water decreases. The action occurs 10-12 hours after admission.
Composition
Leaves of Senna holly + Fruits of Senna holly + auxiliary substances (Regulax).
Sodium picosulphate + auxiliary substances (Regulax Picosulfate).
Pharmacokinetics
After oral administration, it is not absorbed from the digestive tract and does not undergo hepatic intestinal circulation.
Indications
- atonic constipation;
- regulation of the stool (hemorrhoids, proctitis, anus fractures);
- preparation for surgical operations, instrumental and X-ray studies.
Release Forms
Drops for oral administration Regulax Picosulfate.
Cubes for chewing (sometimes mistakenly called pills).
Instructions for use and dosing regimen
Drops
Inside, before bed.Depending on the effect obtained, the dose in subsequent administration is increased or decreased. Adults: the initial dose - 13 drops, with persistent constipation - up to 26 drops. For children older than 4 years, the initial dose is 5-8 drops. The course of treatment is 7 days.
Cubes
Inside, thoroughly chewed, whenever possible in the evening, before going to bed. Adults - 1 cubical, children over 12 years - 1 / 4-1 / 2 cubes per day. The dose can be changed only according to the doctor's prescription. Duration of application - no more than 2 weeks.
Side effect
- diarrhea;
- abdominal pain;
- bloating;
- dehydration;
- violation of water and electrolyte balance;
- weakness;
- convulsions;
- a decrease in blood pressure.
Contraindications
- intestinal obstruction;
- strangulated hernia;
- acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity;
- peritonitis;
- abdominal pain (of unknown origin);
- bleeding from the digestive tract;
- metrorrhagia;
- cystitis;
- severe dehydration;
- spastic constipation;
- children's age (up to 4 years);
- pregnancy (1 trimester);
- hypersensitivity to the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
Contraindicated in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Multiple drug intake during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters should be performed only after a thoroughassessment of the need and risks, because there is insufficient information about the use of the drug in pregnancy.
With care - the period of lactation.
Use in children
Contraindicated in children under 4 years. For children older than 4 years, the initial dose is 5-8 drops. The course of treatment is 7 days.
special instructions
Do not take without medical supervision for more than 7 days. Long-term administration often leads to increased intestinal fixation.
Children should be used only in consultation with a doctor.
Suitable for diabetics; contains sugar substitutes; 1 ml corresponds to 0.03 XE.
Drug Interactions
Perhaps increased sensitivity to cardiac glycosides.
Glucocorticosteroids, diuretics increase the risk of electrolyte disorders.
Antibiotics of a wide spectrum of action reduce a laxative effect.
Analogues of the drug Regulax
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Bekunis dragees;
- Herbion Laxana;
- Glaxen;
- XS Prep;
- Pursennid;
- Senadé;
- Senadexin;
- Senales;
- Senna;
- Sennalax;
- Thyssen;
- Ex Lax.
Analogues for the pharmacological group (laxatives):
- Agiolax;
- Bisacodyl;
- Glycelax;
- Glycerol;
- Good luck;
- Guttalax;
- Guttasil;
- Dinolac;
- Dulcolax;
- Dufalac;
- Gastric collection number 3;
- Importer H;
- Lavakol;
- Laxigal;
- Lactulose;
- The Legend;
- Lizalak;
- Mikrolaks;
- Mil Par;
- Milk of magnesia;
- Mukofalk;
- Musinum;
- Normase;
- Osmogol;
- Portalac;
- Pursennid;
- Realaksan;
- Romfalak;
- Senadé;
- Senna;
- Sennalax;
- Weak;
- Laxative collection number 1;
- Software;
- Thyssen;
- Transit;
- Transulose;
- Forlax;
- Fortrans;
- Endofalk;
- Enema Klin.
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