Guttalax: instructions for use

The drug "Guttalax" refers to laxatives, which stimulates intestinal peristalsis.

Composition and form of release

The "Guttalax" Drops are issued in the form of a clear solution, which is either completely colorless or slightly yellowish in color. The consistency is slightly viscous.

The active substance is sodium picosulfate. To the auxiliary include: sodium citrate dihydrate , citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate, liquid sorbitol, purified water.

Produced in bottles of 15 and 30 ml.

Guttalax: how to take

This drug is intended for oral administration.

At the age of 4 to 10 years, 5-10 drops are prescribed. At the age of 10 years and over, 10-20 drops are prescribed.

In order to get a laxative effect in the morning, the drug should be taken before bedtime.

The medicine "Guttalax". Instruction: indications

The drug is intended as a laxative, which must be taken in the following cases:

• constipation, which was caused by the use of various medications;

• constipation, expressed by hypotension or atony in the colon (especially in elderly people, as well as in patients who lead a mostly recumbent lifestyle);

• to adjust the stool, for diseases such as proctitis or hemorrhoids;

• in the presence of anal fissures;

• to improve the stool consistency;

• with dysbacteriosis of the intestines, which provokes constipation;

• if the diet is violated;

• due to various diseases of the gallbladder;

• with irritations in the gut;

The drug "Guttalax". Instruction: contraindications

As with many other drugs, the drug under consideration has various contraindications that should not be neglected. If you deliberately take the drug, although it is contraindicated to you, then you should not be surprised why you started having health problems.

In what cases is this drug contraindicated?

• if the patient has intestinal obstruction;

• if there are various obstructive problems with the intestine;

• in the presence of inflammation in the intestine;

• with severe dehydration;

• with pain in the abdomen, which are sometimes accompanied by vomiting and nausea;

• if the patient's age is less than 4 years.

• in the presence of an individual intolerance to the drug or any specific components thereof. For example, sodium picosulfate.

In the cases listed above, it is undesirable to use the drug. But there is also a category of people who are strictly forbidden to take Guttalax. These include patients with congenital intolerance to fructose.

Medication "Guttalax". Instruction: side effects

Side effects that may occur as a result of taking this medication include:

• nausea;

• bad feeling;

• vomiting;

• pain and various abdominal cramps;

• diarrhea;

• skin reactions (in case of allergy to the drug).

The drug "Guttalaks." Instruction: overdose

As a result of exceeding the prescribed doses due to the fact that this drug is a laxative, there may be significant extremely negative consequences that will adversely affect the health status of the person who abused Guttalax.

That is why, take the medicine exactly as much as you were prescribed by your doctor.

As a result of an overdose, symptoms such as:

• severe diarrhea;

• Decreased blood pressure;

• Dehydration of the body;

• convulsions;

• hypokalemia;

• other problems with the intestines.

In case of an overdose, an immediate gastric lavage should be done to purify the body. It is also advisable to take a course of restoring the fluid level and electrolyte balance. In some cases, you can prescribe antispasmodics.

remember, that Guttalax, like any other laxative medicine, can provoke chronic diarrhea as a result of prolonged use.