Agiolax
Agiolax is a medicine used to treat temporary constipation for a short time.
Form
rakeet
Active Ingredient
Plantago ovata seeds
Manufacturer
Cooper Consumer Health B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
One or two 5-gram teaspoons in the evening.
Method
Place the granules on your tongue and swallow them whole with plenty of liquid (about 1-2 glasses), such as water, milk, or juice. Do not chew or crush the granules. Drink 5-10 glasses of fluid daily while taking this medicine.
Important
Maximum of two 5-gram teaspoons per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Stomach cramps
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Throwing up (vomiting)
- •Loose stools
- •Feeling bloated
- •Gas
- •Your pee may turn yellow or reddish-brown (this is harmless)
RARE
- •Hives or a similar skin rash (itchy, raised bumps)
- •Itching or redness of the skin
- •Trouble breathing
- •Trouble swallowing
- •A blockage in your throat or bowel
- •A severe blockage of hard, dry stool in your rectum
- •Problems with your body's fluids and salts (if used for a long time)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients in Agiolax.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not give to children under 12 years old.
- Do not use if you have sudden stomach pain that you don't know the cause of.
- Do not use if you have any blockages or narrowing in your gut (esophagus, stomach, intestines).
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- Do not use if you have serious bowel diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or appendicitis.
- Do not use if you have trouble swallowing or are very dehydrated.
- Stop taking Agiolax and call your doctor if you have stomach pain, unusual bowel movements, hard stool stuck in your rectum, or if your constipation doesn't get better in 3 days.
- Do not use Agiolax for more than 7 days without talking to your doctor. Using it too long can make your gut lazy or make you dependent on laxatives.
- If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor before using Agiolax because it contains sugar.
- Take Agiolax at least 1 to 1.5 hours before or after other medicines.
- Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions or other health problems, especially kidney problems, or if you are taking other medicines.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 20.5.2024)