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Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disease in all ages. There are many ways to treat constipation and one of the most popular is the use of forlax 10g. So what is forlax 10g?
1. What is Forlax 10g? Forlax 10g (also known as Macrogol) is a polymer of the ethylene glycol group - an osmotic laxative group. Normally, forlax has a large molecular weight and size, so it is almost impossible to absorb or metabolize through the intestines to enter the bloodstream.
Forlax 10g binds to water molecules through hydrogen bonds. Thereby, forlax helps to pull water in the intestinal tract to help increase stool volume, soften stools and reduce constipation.
2. Uses of 10g forlax medicine Forlax 10g is commonly used to treat constipation in adults, children over 8 years old and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. However, this is only a temporary solution, it should be properly combined with a suitable diet and daily scientific activities. The duration of constipation treatment with forlax 10g should only last for a maximum of 3 months.
In addition to treating constipation, forlax 10g also has the following advantages:
Increases the number of bowel movements to help relieve constipation Less harmful effects on the intestinal microflora The amount of water in the stool is increased significantly increased. Does not cause electrolyte disturbances in the body. If the symptoms of constipation persist despite proper combination with diet and lifestyle, you should consider visiting a medical facility for a doctor to examine, find out the cause and treat it with methods. Fit.
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3. Dosage of forlax 10g Like many other drugs, forlax needs to be used by the patient in the correct dosage prescribed to maximize effectiveness and avoid bad consequences due to improper use.
For children over 8 years old: Drink about 10-20g per day, equivalent to about 1-2 packs of forlax. Forlax must not be used to treat constipation in children lasting more than 3 months. In the process of taking the drug should be combined with a scientific diet and lifestyle to get the best effect. For adults: The daily dose is about 10-20g, equivalent to 1-2 packets of forlax. Daily dosing should be adjusted according to clinical response.
4.Side effects when using In some rare cases, 10g forlax still has unwanted side effects for people with constipation. The following are possible side effects when using forlax 10g :
Gastrointestinal disorders Common conditions: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or bloating Rarely: Vomiting, feeling need to have a bowel movement or have no control over bowel movements. Immune disorders (rarely) Hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis, urticaria, rash, angioedema, pruritus, erythema. doctor for the best solution. To date, there have been no reports of interactions when taking Forlax with other drugs.
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5. Notes when using forlax 10g Before using forlax 10g to treat constipation, the patient should note the following:
For children with nervous system dysfunction, dysfunction the oral area should carefully consider the use of the drug. Diarrhea patients with symptoms of water-electrolyte imbalance (patients with liver or kidney failure, the elderly, patients taking diuretics) should adjust electrolytes if necessary and use caution when taking forlax. . During the treatment with forlax, the patient should strictly follow the doctor's instructions on the dosage, avoid increasing or decreasing the dose of the drug to speed up the healing time. Before stopping the use of forlax, the patient should consult the treating doctor. The time of taking forlax should be at least 2 hours apart from other drugs to avoid reducing absorption of drugs when taken together. Do not use forlax on children under 8 years of age. Pregnant women need advice and supervision from a doctor when using the drug. In summary, 10g forlax is effective in treating constipation in adults and children. However, in order to maximize the effectiveness of the drug and avoid adverse effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions from the doctor, as well as combine with a scientific diet and lifestyle.
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