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Instruction for Slabilen

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Composition

The drops contain sodium picosulfate.

Form of issue

Drops in the vial, intended for oral administration.

Tablets.

pharmachologic effect

The medicine is a laxative.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The laxative has a laxative effect. Once in the body, it is hydrolyzed to form an active form. The drug provokes irritation of the intestinal mucosa receptors and the intensification of its peristalsis.
After oral administration, the drops are not absorbed from the digestive tract. They are not susceptible to hepatic-intestinal circulation.

Indications for use

The drug is used for constipation, which is caused by hypotension and weak peristalsis of the colon, proctitis, the need to normalize the stool with hemorrhoids, anal fissures. In addition, it is used in preparation for surgical operations, radiology and instrumental research.

Contraindications

Contraindications for the use of this drug are: acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity, intestinal obstruction, pain in the abdomen of unknown origin, uterine bleeding, spastic constipation, first trimester of pregnancy, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, strangulated hernia, peritonitis, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, cystitis, age (up to 4 years), severe dehydration.

Side effects

With the use of Slabilen, weakness, arterial hypotension, seizures, abdominal pain, and diarrhea can occur, which can cause excessive loss of electrolytes and fluid.

Instructions for use Slabilen (Method and dosage)

If there are no contraindications and there is a need to take drops of Slabilen, the instructions for use recommend doing this before going to bed, washing them down with some liquid. Adults and children from 10 years can consume 10 to 20 drops orally. In this case, you need to carefully monitor the effect. If necessary, the dosage is adjusted.
Instructions for use Slabilen also reports that children should be given 5-10 drops. Duration of reception - no longer than 10 days.

Overdose

When taking the drug in doses above the norm, it is possible to increase side effects. If the overdose is chronic, secondary hyperaldosteronism, damage to the renal tubules, and ischemia of the large intestine may appear.
As a treatment prescribed gastric lavage, correction of water-electrolyte balance, antispasmodics.

Interaction

When this drug is combined with broad-spectrum antibiotics, a laxative effect may be reduced. When taken with diuretics, SCS may increase the likelihood of electrolyte disturbances.
If electrolyte imbalance occurs during the administration of Slabilen, cardiac glycoside tolerance may worsen.

Terms of sale

You can buy Slabilen without a prescription.

Storage conditions

Keep the medicine in a dry place, well protected from sunlight penetration. The optimum temperature is up to 20 ° C.
Shelf life - 3 years.

During pregnancy (and lactation)

At pregnancy the preparation is applied only under strict indications. In this case, the medicine should be prescribed by a doctor. Combine the drug with breastfeeding it is impossible. It must be stopped if it is necessary to take Slabilen.

Reviews of Slabilen

Drops Slabilen reviews are mostly positive. Patients note that the medicine has no taste, and therefore it is easy to take. This is an effective laxative.
Those who leave reviews about Slabilen are also often interested in whether this drug can be used during pregnancy. Doctors, however, unequivocally say that it is necessary to do this only if the possible benefit for the mother is higher than the probable risk to the fetus.
Among the possible disadvantages of reviews about Slabilen called the inconvenience of dosing and the likelihood of pain in the first days of admission.