Laevolac Constipation Syrup 180 ml

Laevolac is a lactulose-based osmotic laxative syrup to combat occasional constipation , favor the increase of intestinal motility and the consequent formation of hydrated, soft, voluminous and easy to expel feces. Laevolac Constipation Syrup is indicated for both adults and children.

HOW TO USE

Adults : The recommended dose of Laevolac Syrup for constipation for adults is 15 - 30 ml (corresponding to 10 - 20 g of lactulose), to be taken in one or two doses a day. When necessary the dose can be increased. The maximum daily dose for adults of Laevolac Syrup is 45 ml (30 g of lactulose).

Adolescents and children > 10 years: The recommended dose of Laevolac Syrup for constipation for children over 10 years is 15 ml (corresponding to 10 g of lactulose) to be taken in one or two doses a day. The maximum daily dose for children over 10 years of Laevolac Syrup is 15 ml.

Children 5 – < 10 years: The recommended dose of Laevolac Laxative Syrup for children between 5 and 10 years is 10 ml (corresponding to 6.67 g of lactulose) to be taken once or twice a day. The maximum daily dose for children between 5 and 10 years of Laevolac Syrup is 10 ml.

Children >1 – < 5 years: The recommended dose of Laevolac Laxative Syrup for children between 1 and 5 years is 5 ml (corresponding to 3.33 g of lactulose) to be taken once or twice a day.
The maximum daily dose for children between 1 and 5 years of Laevolac Syrup is 5 ml.

Children 1 month - 1 year: The recommended dose of Laevolac Laxative Syrup for children between 1 month and 1 year is 2.5 ml (corresponding to 1.66 g of lactulose) to be taken in a single dose in the evening. The maximum daily dose for children between 1 month and 1 year of Laevolac Syrup is 2.5 ml.

AVERAGE ANALYSIS FOR 100 ML OF LAEVOLAC SYRUP

Laevolac Syrup contains per 100ml of product: sorbic acid (E 200) g 0.08, purified water qs to ml 100.

WARNINGS

The abuse of laxatives (frequent or prolonged use or with excessive doses) can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutritional factors. In the most serious cases, the onset of dehydration or hypokalaemia is possible, which can lead to cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in the case of concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids. The abuse of laxatives, especially contact ones (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to progressively increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony);

Since the active ingredient of Laevolac Syrup for Constipation is a non-absorbable sugar, at the recommended doses it is not contraindicated in diabetic patients. However, due to the presence of other sugars such as lactose, galactose tagatose, in case of prolonged treatment, for such patients it is advisable to consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions for use In children under 12 years:

• The medicine can only be used after consulting your doctor.
• The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of the doctor for the diagnosis, the prescription of medicines and the surveillance during the therapy.
• Consult your doctor when the need for a laxative derives from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of evacuations) that has lasted for more than two weeks or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects.

It is also advisable that the elderly or in poor health conditions consult their doctor before using the medicine.

LAEVOLAC SYRUP CONSTIPATION IN PREGNANCY
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of the medicinal product during pregnancy or lactation. Therefore the medicinal product should only be used if necessary, under direct medical supervision, after evaluating the expected benefit for the mother in relation to the possible risk for the fetus or infant.


LAEVOLAC LAXATIVE SYRUP EXPIRY AND STORAGE
The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product unopened and correctly stored. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package and/or where applicable, stick to the validity expressed after first opening the package. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.