SORBICLIS*AD RECTAL SOLUTION 120ML

Sorbiclis Adults 36 g + 0.24 g rectal solution
Sorbiclis Children 12 g + 0.0096 g rectal solution
non-crystallizable liquid sorbitol + docusate sodium

What it is and what it is used for
Sorbiclis is a rectal solution containing two active ingredients: non-crystallizable liquid sorbitol and docusate sodium.
These two substances belong to the laxative class and work by softening stools and stimulating the intestine to eliminate them.
This medicine is used for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.
Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Sorbiclis
- if you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other components of this medicine (listed in paragraph 6);
- if you have problems with the anus or the last part of the intestine called the rectum (ano-rectal conditions with mucosal lesions, rectal bleeding of unknown origin);
- if you have liver problems (liver failure, obstruction of the bile ducts, gallstones);
- if you have abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting;
- if you have intestinal problems (intestinal obstruction or stenosis);
- if you are severely dehydrated.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before using Sorbiclis:
• if constipation is persistent. The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires medical intervention for diagnosis, prescription of medicines, and monitoring during therapy;
• if you have noticed a sudden change in your bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) that has lasted for more than two weeks;
• if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see also Pregnancy and breastfeeding);
• if you are elderly or your health is not good.

Consult your doctor even if, after a short period of treatment with this medicine, you do not achieve noticeable results.

Do not use this medicine for prolonged treatments.
The abuse of laxatives (frequent or prolonged use or with excessive doses) can cause:
• dependence and therefore a possible need to progressively increase the dose;
• chronic constipation;
• loss of the normal capacity of the intestine (intestinal atony);
• persistent diarrhea which can lead to loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients. In more severe cases, dehydration or a decrease in blood potassium (hypokalemia) may occur, which can cause heart or nerve dysfunctions that control muscles. The risk is increased if you are simultaneously treated with heart medicines (cardiac glycosides), medicines used for high blood pressure (diuretics), or medicines used for allergies and inflammations (corticosteroids).

Children
Sorbiclis Adults 36 g + 0.24 g rectal solution is not indicated for children.
In children under 12 years of age, Sorbiclis Children 12 g + 0.0096 g rectal solution can only be used after consulting a doctor.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Occasionally, cramp-like pain or abdominal cramps may occur, which are more frequent in cases of severe constipation. No phenomena of intolerance or discomfort upon application have been reported.

Additional side effects in children
Occasionally, in children, difficulty controlling the leakage of stools has occurred, and the rectal solution was rapidly expelled immediately after introduction.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.