CLARILAXINA CONSTIPATION*18SUPP

CLARILAXINA CONSTIPATION early childhood 675 mg suppositories
CLARILAXINA CONSTIPATION early childhood 900 mg suppositories
CLARILAXINA CONSTIPATION children 1350 mg suppositories
CLARILAXINA CONSTIPATION adults 2250 mg suppositories
Glycerol

What it is and what it is used for
Short-term treatment of occasional constipation

What you need to know before taking the medicine
- hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of the excipients
- acute or unknown abdominal pain
- nausea or vomiting
- intestinal obstruction or stenosis
- rectal bleeding of unknown origin
- acute hemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding
- severe dehydration.

Warnings and precautions
Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days. Use for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of each individual case.
Treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires medical intervention for diagnosis, prescription of medicines, and monitoring during therapy.
Laxative abuse can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients. In the most severe cases of abuse, dehydration or hypokalemia may occur, which can lead to cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in the case of concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids.
Laxative abuse, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, possible need to progressively increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal bowel function (intestinal atony).
In cases of constipation, it is advisable first of all to correct eating habits by supplementing the daily diet with an adequate intake of fiber and water.
When using laxatives, it is advisable to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water, or other liquids, per day, in order to promote the softening of the stool.

Consult your doctor when the need for the laxative results from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) that has lasted for more than two weeks or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects.
In children under twelve years of age, the medicine can only be used after consulting a doctor.
It is also advisable for elderly people or those in poor health to consult their doctor before using the medicine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
No adequate and well-controlled studies have been conducted on the use of the medicine in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Although there are no obvious contraindications for the use of the medicine in pregnancy and during breastfeeding, it is recommended to take the medicine only if necessary and under medical supervision.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, GLYCEROL can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The side effects of GLYCEROL are listed below. There is not enough data available to establish the frequency of the individual listed effects.

Gastrointestinal disorders
Isolated cramp-like pains or abdominal cramps and diarrhea, with loss of fluids and electrolytes, more frequent in cases of severe constipation, as well as rectal irritation.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.