Product details & mandatory information
Microlax rectal solution in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.How to use?
Insert the enema into the bowel. Empty the bowel beforehand if possible. If using half an enema, squeeze out half of the contents first.
Duration of use?
The medicine is used once.
Overdosage?
No overdosing symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicine must be used within the next hour after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product is intended for single use only after opening/preparation. Any leftovers must be discarded!
What speaks against use?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Intestinal obstruction
- Hereditary sugar intolerance (fructose intolerance)
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
Side effects have only been described for this medicine and have only occurred in exceptional cases.
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Only use laxative medicines for a short time without a doctor's recommendation. Longer-term use may lead to chronic constipation and/or other problems. If there is no success after short-term use, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Caution: Laxatives are not suitable for weight loss.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?
The active ingredients release water from the stool mass, which is usually very hard in the case of constipation. This greatly softens the mass within a short time and a bowel movement is achieved within a few minutes.
Application
- For short-term use in constipation- To facilitate bowel evacuation and soften the stool, e.g. in the case of tears in the anal mucosa, haemorrhoids, surgical interventions- For bowel evacuation in preparation for operations and/or examinationsDosage
1/2 mini enema1 time a dayInfants and children under 3 years of ageshortly before the intended defecation1 mini enema1 time a dayChildren from 3 years of age and adultsshortly before the intended defecationAdvantages
- Microlax rectal solution for use in constipation
- Inserts the enema into the bowel to soften the stool
- Single use, no known overdose
Important notes
For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The seller reserves the right to carry out a pharmaceutical check by our pharmacists on the quantity of the medicine ordered. This may result in reductions in your order for this product. The invoice amount will then be adjusted automatically.
The reason for this is our pharmaceutical duty of care.
Ingredients
5 ml solution = 1 enema contains: | |
Sodium citrate | 450 mg |
Dodecyl (sulfoacetate), sodium salt | 45 mg |
Sorbitol solution 70% (crystallising) | 4465 mg |
(equivalent to) sorbitol | 3125 mg |
Glycerol (HST) | + |
Sorbic acid (HST) | + |
Water, purified (HST) | + |