Casenlax
Casenlax is a medicine that helps treat constipation in adults and children aged 8 and older by making stools softer.
Form
jauhe oraaliliuosta varten, annospussi
Strength
10 g
Active Ingredient
Macrogol 4000
Manufacturer
Casen Recordati, S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 1 to 2 sachets per day, taken as a single dose in the morning. Your doctor might adjust this dose.
Method
Dissolve the powder from one sachet in a glass with at least 125 ml of water. Drink it right away. It's good to drink 125 ml of water after each dose.
Important
Do not take more than 2 sachets in a single day. Children should not use this medicine for more than 3 months without a doctor's review.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach ache
- •Diarrhea (which might make the skin around the bottom sore)
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Bloated stomach
RARE
- •Vomiting
- •Sudden strong urge to go to the toilet
- •Leaking stool (fecal incontinence)
- •Severe allergic reactions (like itching, rash, swelling of face or throat, hives, or shock). Stop taking and see a doctor immediately.
- •Changes in blood salt levels (like low sodium or potassium).
- •Getting very dehydrated from severe diarrhea, especially if you are elderly.
- •Redness of the skin.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to macrogol (PEG) or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have severe bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or a perforated (hole in your) bowel.
- Do not take if you have stomach pain you don't know the cause of, or if your bowel is blocked or you suspect it is.
- If you get severe diarrhea, especially if you are elderly, have liver/kidney problems, or take water pills (diuretics), see a doctor. You might lose important body salts and need a blood test.
- Casenlax can make other medicines work less well. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking.
Show 1 more warnings
- This medicine has sulfur dioxide, which can rarely cause bad allergic reactions or breathing issues.