Macrogol HEXAL plus electrolytes

Macrogol HEXAL plus electrolytes in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Drink the medicine after dissolving or dissolving in water (e.g. a glass). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the method of administration.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 2 weeks without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
As the medicine is made up of different active ingredients, a variety of overdose symptoms can occur, including pain and flatulence as well as diarrhoea and vomiting. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Have you forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. 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 not be used for more than 24 hours after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored in the refrigerator after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Intestinal obstruction
- Constriction in the digestive tract, e.g. in the oesophagus, stomach or small or large intestine
- Gastric or intestinal rupture or risk of rupture
- Toxic megacolon (dangerous dilatation of the large intestine, which is accompanied by fever etc. and can occur as a complication of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine must not be used.

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.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, there are no indications that the medicinal product should not be used during lactation.

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?

- Allergic reactions
- Acute severe allergic reaction affecting several or all areas of the body (anaphylaxis)
- Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)
- Spontaneous (mucous) skin swelling (angioedema)
- Hives (urticaria)
- Itching (pruritus)
- Skin rash
- Reddening of the skin due to increased blood circulation (erythema)
- Electrolyte and fluid deficiency conditions (dehydration)
- Electrolyte disorders
- Headaches
- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as
- Abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
- vomiting
- nausea
- bloating
- Flatulence
- Localised irritation of the intestinal mucosa, especially in the anus
- Water retention in the legs

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- 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.
- Take care if you are allergic to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicines you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

The combination of several salts draws a lot of water into the intestines in a short time, thus achieving thorough laxation and bowel emptying.

Application

- Constipation, if it is chronic

Dosage

As the dosage of the medicine depends on various factors, it should be individually tailored to you by your doctor.General dosage recommendation:1 sachet 1-3 times dailyAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults irrespective of the mealIt may be useful to reduce the dose during the course of treatment.