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What is it?
What is Canova Children and its use: Active ingredient: Glycerin, a laxative administered rectally. The laxative effect is achieved by glycerin's ability to soften the stool and, with mild local irritant action, stimulate defecation. Each container contains 2.25g of glycerin. Excipients: Liquid extract of marshmallow, liquid extract of medicinal chamomile, sodium carmellose, and distilled water. The medication is indicated for the local treatment of temporary or intermittent constipation symptoms in children aged 2-12 years. Medical consultation is required if the condition worsens or does not improve after 7 days of treatment. Do not use Canova Children: - if the patient is allergic (hypersensitive) to glycerin or any other ingredient of the medication - if the patient has anorectal diseases, hemorrhagic rectocolitis (a type of chronic intestinal inflammation), or inflammation of hemorrhoidal nodes - if the patient has intestinal spasms, colic, nausea, vomiting, or other signs of appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, acute intestinal inflammation, or generally, any condition with abdominal pain of undetermined etiology - children under 2 years of age. Warnings and precautions: - Before using Canova Children, consult a doctor or pharmacist. - In case of blood in the stool, irritation, pain, or if the patient's condition does not improve, treatment should be discontinued and the patient should consult a doctor. - The medication should not be used for more than 7 days unless prescribed by a doctor. - The medication should be used under strict medical supervision in patients with severe diseases, especially cardiovascular disease. Children: Canova Children is not used in children under 2 years of age. Use of Canova Children with other medications: Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or plan to take any other medication. Use of Canova Children with food and drink: Food and drink do not affect the effectiveness of the medication. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and effect on reproductive capacity: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Driving and operating machinery: The use of the medication does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. How to use: Use exactly as instructed or as prescribed by your doctor/pharmacist. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Recommended dosage: Children aged 2-12 years: 1 container once a day, as needed or as prescribed by a doctor. The medication is intended for rectal use and not for oral administration. Instructions for use: At the time of use, as soon as the cap of the cannula-shaped container is removed, the container should be held vertically with the tip upwards and gentle pressure applied so that a few drops moisten the tip of the cannula to facilitate its insertion into the rectum. Once the tip of the cannula is inserted into the rectum, the entire contents of the container should be emptied by squeezing the container and then slowly withdrawn without releasing the pressure on the container walls. To reduce evacuation, the buttocks should be squeezed together for as long as possible to allow the medication to act fully. The specified dose is guaranteed even if there is residual medication in the container after administration. Each single-use container should be used only once and discarded after use. If an obstruction is encountered during administration, discontinue use as it may be harmful and consult a doctor. If symptoms do not improve within 7 days, treatment should be discontinued and medical advice should be sought. Overdose of Canova Children: Intoxication is not expected with overdose. Prolonged and extensive use of large quantities of the medication may lead to irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms or discomfort such as alternating constipation and diarrhea, intestinal spasms, abdominal bloating, nausea, and flatulence). In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, seek immediate medical attention or consult a pharmacist. Possible side effects: During the use of glycerin rectal solution as a laxative, side effects have been reported with unknown frequency: itching, pain, and irritation of the anus. Very rare side effects: Allergic reaction to chamomile (e.g., contact dermatitis). Cross-reactions may occur in patients allergic to plants of the same family. Severe allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, may occur if taken orally. Storage: - Keep out of reach of children - No special storage conditions are required - Do not use the preparation after the expiry date indicated on the packaging, the expiry date refers to the last day of the indicated month. - Do not dispose of the preparation in household waste or sewage. Any unused packaging or preparation should be disposed of at SIGRE+ marked collection points in pharmacies. If you are unsure, consult your pharmacist for information on how to dispose of any unused preparation. These measures are to protect the environment. Marketing authorization holder and responsible for manufacturing: Lainco, S.A. Avda. Bages, 8-12 08191 - Rubí (Barcelona)