Forlax 10g Powder for Solution
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 September 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of chronic functional constipation in adults and children aged 8 years and above.
Dosage (summary)
1 to 2 sachets per day, preferably in the morning.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 24-48 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can be used during pregnancy and lactation; negligible systemic absorption.
Key Drug Interactions
- Reduced absorption of narrow therapeutic index drugs
- Interaction with starch-based thickeners
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to macrogol
- Severe inflammatory bowel disease
- Digestive perforation
- Ileus
- Indeterminate abdominal pain
Common side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Counselling Points
- Maintain hydration
- Adjuvant to lifestyle changes
- Monitor for severe diarrhoea
Serious warnings
- Caution in patients with electrolyte imbalances
- Risk of aspiration in neurologically impaired children
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