Prelax - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and forms of release (liquid or syrup 220 g and 400 g, baby 100 ml and 250 ml, light powder) laxative drug for the treatment of constipation in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using a laxative drug Prelax. Comments of visitors of the site - consumers of this medicine, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Prelax in their practice are presented. 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 Prelax in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use for the treatment of constipation in adults, children (including infants and newborns), as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Prelax - recommended as an additional source of lactulose (prebiotic).

Has a mild, relaxing effect, contributes to the improvement of motor-evacuation function of the intestine.

Lactulose, which is an active substance of Prelax, determines its physiological properties:

• suppression of growth of opportunistic microflora;
• increase in the number of bifido- and lactobacilli (ie normal microflora);
• fermentation of lactulose in the large intestine leads to a decrease in the pH of its contents and blocks the absorption of ammonia from the colon to the blood;
• improving the passage of stool masses through the intestines, and therefore preventing the absorption of toxic products of microbial metabolism;
• neuroprotective effect by improving the absorption of beneficial vitamins and trace elements.

Prelax is not addictive and cancellation.

Composition

Lactulose + Lactose + Galactose + auxiliary substances.

Indications

• with constipation of different etiology for stable normalization of the intestine (including chronic constipation);
• if it is necessary to soften the stool for medical purposes (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, the need for surgical operation on the large intestine / anus);
• when preparing a patient for examination (colonoscopy, irrigoscopy)

Forms of release

Liquid for ingestion of 220 g and 400 g (sometimes mistakenly called syrup).

Fluid for oral administration 50 ml, 100 ml and 250 ml (Prelax baby).

Powder for the preparation of liquid 4 g and 8 g (Prelax Light).

Instructions for use and reception scheme

Adults: 2 tablespoons a day during meals. Duration of admission is 7-10 days.

For constipation of various etiologies, for medical purposes, in preparation for the study, on average, the initial dose is 30 ml (3 tablespoons) per day, and the maintenance dose is 20 ml (2 tablespoons) per day during meals .

The initial dose may be reduced after 2 days of taking depending on the condition of the patient. The clinical effect comes in a few days. If within 2 days of regular reception there is no improvement in well-being, the dose is increased.

With hepatic coma and precoma: the initial dose is 30-50 ml (3-5 table spoons) 3 times a day with meals.Then they switch to an individually selected maintenance dose so that the soft stool is maximum 2-3 times a day.

During the exacerbation of hemorrhoids - take Prelax from 20 to 50 ml (2 to 5 tablespoons) at a time. Dosage should be selected individually, depending on the laxative effect. Take until the exacerbation is over.

Preventive dose - 1 tablespoon per day. Prelax, in these dosages, can be dissolved in a glass of juice, in water, in dairy products.

For children under the age of 1 year, the initial dose is 10 ml per day, maintaining - 5 ml per day, from 1 to 6 years, the initial dose is 15 ml, supporting - 10 ml, at 7-14 years, the initial dose of 25-30 ml, Supporting - 20 ml. Positive dynamics in children with a correctly selected dosage is noted on the 2-5th day.

Side effect

In the first days of admission, flatulence is possible, which usually occurs within two days. Overdose can cause diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, which requires a reduction in the dose of Prelax. When using elevated doses of lactulose for a long time, blood tests are required to monitor for electrolyte disorders.

Contraindications

• galactosemia;
• lactase insufficiency;
• nausea, vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• intestinal obstruction;
• individual intolerance to the components of the product.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

It is possible to use Prelax during pregnancy and breast-feeding according to the indications.

Use in children

It is possible to use the drug in children, including infants and newborns, at age dosages.

special instructions

Caution is used in patients with diabetes mellitus (especially in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy).

With gastrocardial syndrome, you should gradually increase the dose to avoid flatulence; usually flatulence disappears on its own after 2-3 days of treatment.

It is impossible to appoint or nominate on a background of pains in a stomach, a nausea and vomiting. When diarrhea occurs, treatment is canceled.

For long-term treatment (more than 6 months) with elevated doses, the level of electrolytes in the serum should be regularly monitored.

Drug Interactions

Antibiotics (neomycin) and unabsorbed antacids reduce the effect.

Analogues of the drug Prelax

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Good luck;
• Dufalac;
• Lactulose;
• The Legend;
• LIVOVOK PB;
• Lizalak;
• Normase;
• Portalac;
• Romfalak.

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