{"product_id":"laxipeg-orale-polv-20-bust-9-7-g","title":"LAXIPEG \"9.7 G POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION\" 20 SACHETS OF 10 G\"","description":"\u003cb\u003eName\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLaxipeg 9.7 g powder for oral solution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Macrogol 4000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat it is and what it is used for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Laxipeg contains the active substance macrogol 4000 which belongs to a group of medicines called osmotic laxatives which retain water in the intestine.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eThis medicine is indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat you need to know before taking the medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo not take Laxipeg:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - if you are allergic to macrogol 4000 or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);\u003cbr\u003e - if you experience acute abdominal pain of unknown origin, nausea or vomiting;\u003cbr\u003e - if you experience increased or reduced bowel movements (peristalsis) or rectal bleeding;\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer from intestinal blockage (intestinal obstruction, symptomatic stenosis, paralytic ileus);\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer from or are at risk of perforation of the digestive tract;\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer from severe inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) or toxic megacolon;\u003cbr\u003e - if he is severely dehydrated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWarnings and precautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Laxipeg.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eTreatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of a doctor for diagnosis, prescription of medications and monitoring during therapy.\u003cbr\u003e Consult your doctor when the need for a laxative arises from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) that lasts for more than two weeks or when the use of a laxative fails to produce effects.\u003cbr\u003e Consult your doctor before using this medicine especially if you are elderly or in poor health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The treatment of constipation with any medicine is only an adjuvant to a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition, for example:\u003cbr\u003e • increased intake of liquids and vegetable fibres;\u003cbr\u003e • appropriate physical activity and restoration of intestinal motility.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eLaxative abuse (frequent or prolonged use or excessive doses) can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients. In more serious cases, dehydration or potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) may occur, which can cause cardiac or neuromuscular disorders, especially if you are taking heart medicines (cardiac glycosides), medicines that increase urine production (diuretics) or medicines for inflammation (corticosteroids).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Take special care during treatment with Laxipeg if you are subject to imbalances in the levels of salts present in the blood (electrolyte imbalances) easily detected if you are elderly or if you have problems with your kidneys (renal insufficiency), liver (hepatic insufficiency) or heart (cardiac insufficiency). In these cases you must regularly check the levels of salts present in the blood.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eAbuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to progressively increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Very rare cases of hypersensitivity reactions (skin rash, urticaria, oedema) and exceptional cases of anaphylactic shock have been reported with medicinal products containing macrogol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Laxipeg, not containing any sugar or polyol, can be taken by diabetic patients or by patients undergoing a galactose-free diet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChildren\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In children, the medicine can be used only after consulting a doctor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePossible side effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e• The following side effects may occur in children:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - abdominal pain; \u003cbr\u003e- abdominal distension;\u003cbr\u003e - nausea;\u003cbr\u003e - diarrhea (diarrhea can cause perianal pain).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - vomit;\u003cbr\u003e - rectal irritation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eVery rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - hypersensitivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - severe, rapidly developing allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock);\u003cbr\u003e - swelling of the tissues in general (angioedema);\u003cbr\u003e - skin irritation (hives, rashes), itching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e• The following side effects may occur in adults:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - abdominal pain and\/or distension;\u003cbr\u003e - diarrhea;\u003cbr\u003e - nausea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - vomit;\u003cbr\u003e - urgent evacuation;\u003cbr\u003e - fecal incontinence;\u003cbr\u003e - rectal irritation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eVery rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- hypersensitivity reactions which may manifest themselves with itching, skin rash, hives, swelling of the face (edema) and of the tissues in general (angioedema), difficulty breathing (dyspnoea), severe allergic reaction with rapid progression (anaphylactic shock).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - electrolyte imbalance (sodium deficiency, potassium deficiency) and\/or dehydration especially in the elderly;\u003cbr\u003e - redness of the skin (erythema).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eReporting of side effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: \u003cu\u003ehttps:\/\/www.aifa.gov.it\/content\/segnalazionireazioni-avverse\u003c\/u\u003e . \u003cbr\u003eBy reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.","brand":"ZAMBON ITALIA SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50222008140110,"sku":"035953025","price":14.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/6214\/9710\/files\/TE004-H0001712_9d1b8303-6e75-4350-9bb2-5163a8191a10.jpg?v=1768754011","url":"https:\/\/farmaspeed.it\/en-eu\/products\/laxipeg-orale-polv-20-bust-9-7-g","provider":"Farmaspeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}