Guttalaks

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• Latin name: Guttalax
• ATC code: A06AB08
• Active substance: Monohydrate sodium picosulphate (sodium picosulfate)
• Manufacturer: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL, Germany

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• Composition
• Product form
• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Side effects
• Instructions for use Guttalaks (method and dosage)
• Overdose
• Cooperation
• Terms of sale
• Storage conditions
• Shelf life
• Cautions
• Analogs
• Babies
• With antibiotics
• Slimming
• During pregnancy (and lactation)
• Reviews
• Price, where to buy

Composition

In a 100 ml solution contained 750 mg Guttalaks monohydrate sodium picosulphate .

Supporting components: nekristalliziruyuschiysya liquid sorbitol   -64, 37g, sodium citrate   - 150 mg sodium benzoate   - 200 mg treated water   - 49, and 89g citric acid monohydrate   - 140 mg.

Product form

Plastic dropper bottle of 15 and 30 ml cartons.

Pharmacological action

The drug has laxative effect . After cleavage of the bacterial active ingredient in the digestive tract is enhanced peristalsis , An accumulation electrolytes   and water in the lumen colon . The active substance has a stimulating effect on the mucous wall of the colon. The drug helps to soften stool and stimulates defecation and reduces bowel movement.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Drops from constipation Guttalaks not absorbed in the digestive tract and enter the lumen of the colon in virtually unchanged form, which allows to eliminate enterohepatic circulation .

In the metabolism of the active component is cleaved to bis-2-pyridyl-methane, and by which is provided a laxative effect in 6-12 hours. Only a small portion of the medicament is absorbed into the general blood system. The direct relationship between the concentration of the active metabolite in the blood and the severity of laxative effect is absent.

Indications

• atonic constipation;
• regulation of the chair when proctitis, anal fissures and hemorrhoids.

The drug can be assigned to the surgical interventions   the organs of the abdominal cavity before diagnostic procedures   and surveys of large and small intestine.

Contraindications Guttalaks

Not to prescribe the drug for the following diseases and conditions:

• epigastric pain of unknown origin;
• peritonitis ;
• cystitis;
• acute inflammation of the abdominal cavity;
• metrorrhagia ;
• bowel obstruction;
• severe dehydration;
• spastic constipation;
• strangulated hernia ;
• bleeding in the digestive tract;
• idiosyncrasy.

Side effects

The drug can cause the following side effects:

• diarrheal syndrome;
• drop in blood pressure;
• epigastric pain;
• convulsions;
• disruption of water and electrolyte metabolism;
• dehydration .

Instructions for use Guttalaks (method and dosage)

The drug is taken before bedtime, inside. For whatever scheme drink drops Guttalaks? Instructions for applying are encouraged to start with 10 drops, with a consequent increase in the dose in the absence of the expected therapeutic effect.

If persistent, heavy flowing locks single dose of medication may be increased to 30 drops.

How to receive Guttalaks drops :   the required amount of the drug to dissolve in warm water, apply within.

Overdose

Admission Guttalaks in large quantities can lead to dehydration, expressed diarrheal syndrome, a drop in blood pressure, seizures, severe changes in water and electrolyte balance, hypokalemia .

Rarely recorded ischemic changes   in the muscles of the colon. Chronic overdose appears secondary hyperaldosteronism , Chronic diarrhea, epigastric pain, formation of kidney stones.

Long-term therapy results in high doses metabolic alkalosis , Damage to the structures of the renal tubules, muscle weakness   (through increased excretion of potassium from the body).

To prevent further absorption of the active substance is recommended to gastric lavage   or induce vomiting. Further therapy is based on fluid replacement, restore electrolyte levels. Good analgesic effect provided by appointment antispasmodics.

Cooperation

Corticosteroids   and diuretic medication   increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance. Long-term drug therapy can worsen the tolerability of cardiac glycosides due to violations of water-electrolyte metabolism.

Terms of sale

Bring a prescription form from a pharmacy physician is not required.

Storage conditions

The drug should not be frozen. Bottles should be stored in a dark place at a temperature up to 30 degrees Celsius. Keep away from children.

Shelf life

Unpacked bottles stored up to three years.

Cautions

It is unacceptable independent use of the drug prolonged and uncontrolled therapy. The drug has no specific taste.

Analogs

Match code ATC 4th level:

• Regulaks picosulphate
• Regulaks
• Slabilen
• Mukofalk
• Senade
• Senadeksin

Laxative effect, similar to Guttalaks has Slabilen analogue drugs.

Analogs Guttalaks children : Regulaks, Laksigal, Slabikap.

Babies

The drug is used in pediatric patients to achieve 4 years of age. Initial dosage - 5-10 drops.

With antibiotics

Antibacterial drugs with a wide spectrum of effects reduce the severity of laxative effect of the drug.

Slimming

Many forums on relevant topics contain information about the possibility of using Guttalaks slimming. Weight loss can be attributed to rapid excretion without food intake necessary for the body nutrients . Use of the drug is not on the testimony may result in beriberi , Dehydration, decreased immunity and other dangerous conditions.

Guttalaks during pregnancy (I, II and III trimesters)

Not recommended medication in the first trimester of pregnancy, despite the absence of proven negative impact of the drug on the development of the fetus during pregnancy and overall.

After 12 weeks the drug is prescribed by the standard procedure indicated. Experimental studies showed no teratogenic, mutagenic monohydrate sodium picosulphate.

Reviews on Guttalaks (evaluation)

Online resources for the most part contain positive comments on the laxative. The drug effectively cope with constipation spastic character, is economical, does not cause pain in the epigastric, does not harm the intestinal microflora. Negative reviews drops contain information about addiction to drugs, and the need in the future to increase the dose.

Price Guttalaks where to buy

Laxative quick action can be bought at a pharmacy. Price drops Guttalaks in Russia is 300 rubles per 15 ml and 400 rubles for 30 ml.

Price in Ukraine, respectively 40 and 60 USD. About how much is the medication, please call any pharmacy network.

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