Properties
What is it?
LEGCOLAKS 4g Composition: Active substance: Macrogol; 1 sachet contains polyethylene glycol (macrogol) 4000 calculated on 100% substance 4.0 g or 10.0 g. Indications: Symptomatic treatment of constipation. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to macrogol. Inflammatory bowel diseases (non-specific ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, toxic megacolon). Intestinal obstruction or suspected intestinal obstruction. Gastrointestinal perforation or risk thereof. Abdominal pain of unknown origin. Dosage and administration: The preparation is intended for oral use. Treatment normalizes colonic motility, provided that appropriate dietary culture is maintained. For adults and children over 8 years of age, 10-20 g per day is usually prescribed. The daily dose for children from 6 months to 1 year is 4 g, from 1 year to 4 years - 8 g, from 4 to 8 years - 16 g. The contents of the sachet should be dissolved in advance in 1 glass of water, clear juice (e.g., apple) or cold tea, for children under 1 year of age - in 50 ml of water. It is advisable to take LEGCOLAKS in the morning during meals, in one dose. The first effect of the preparation occurs 24-28 hours after administration. The daily dose is determined according to the clinical effect and can range from 4 g every other day (for children) to 20 g per day. The duration of use is determined by the doctor based on the nature and course of the disease, and the effectiveness of the treatment. The duration of treatment should not exceed 3 months, as there are no clinical trial data regarding the use of the preparation for longer than this period. Children: The preparation can be used in children from 6 months of age. Shelf life: 3 years. Storage conditions: Store in the original packaging, at a temperature not exceeding 25C. Keep out of reach of children.