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Article by Pharmacist Nguyen Thu Giang - Clinical Pharmacist - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Forlax is a laxative used quite commonly to treat constipation. However, using the wrong way may not help the drug work effectively, on the contrary, it will cause many side effects. Following the article below will help you take Forlax pills safely.
What is Forlax? This is a laxative containing the main active ingredient Macrogol 4000 which are long straight polymers linked to water molecules by hydrogen bonds. When taken orally, the drug increases the amount of fluid in the intestinal lumen. This amount of fluid is not absorbed, but excreted from the body, so it has a laxative effect.
1. Indications and contraindications of Forlax drugs
Forlax laxatives are not indicated for all subjects. If you fall into one of the following categories, you can consult your doctor for a prescription.
1.1. Indications Forlax is indicated for the treatment of constipation in adults and children over 8 years old. Before treatment should rule out physical disorders. In children, Forlax is only a temporary remedy for constipation combined with an appropriate diet and hygienic lifestyle, for a maximum of 3 months. If symptoms persist despite proper diet and hygienic lifestyle, the cause should be found and treated.
1.2. Contraindications In the following cases, the doctor will not prescribe this laxative to the patient:
Severe inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) Toxic colonic perforation, Obstruction or semi-obstruction Abdominal pain of unknown cause.
Thuốc Forlax được chỉ trên bệnh nhân táo bón
2. Note when using Forlax medicine
When using the drug, the patient should note the following:
When treating constipation, using the drug should be combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet such as eating plenty of fluids and fiber, and being physically active. proper force and exercise gut reflexes. Before treatment should rule out physical disorders. Some undesirable effects that may be encountered when using the drug are: Itching, urticaria, rash, facial edema, Quincke's edema, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, nausea. When excessive fluid loss is caused by diarrhea or vomiting, electrolyte replacement may be necessary. With special attention on the use and side effects of the drug, it is not advisable to abuse the drug without a doctor's prescription.
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