Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml oral drops, 50 ml

Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg / ml drops - For constipation

Constipation: When the intestines work too sluggishly

Constipation is not uncommon.Around one in four people in Germany is at least occasionally plagued by digestive problems.Constipation - this is what constipation is called in medical jargon - occurs when bowel movements occur less than three times a week and emptying the bowels is only possible through strong straining.The causes of constipation can be varied: The symptoms are usually caused by a low-fiber diet, lack of exercise or insufficient fluid intake.Stress, frequent suppression of the urge to defecate, unusual eating while traveling or certain illnesses can also cause the intestinal passage to be blocked or the intestines to work more slowly than usual.

If simple measures such as a change in diet and more exercise are not enough, a gentle laxative such as sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops can help the intestines get back on track in the short term.

Gentle bowel emptying

Due to its active principle, sodium picosulfate has proven itself many times for use in constipation and in diseases that require easier bowel movements.The active ingredient sodium picosulfate develops its effect in the large intestine.There the drug is chemically converted into its active form by the intestinal bacteria and then inhibits water absorption from the intestine.At the same time, it promotes the release of water and minerals, which makes the stool thinner and increases the amount of stool.This stimulates intestinal movement and supports natural intestinal activity.The laxative effect usually occurs after 10 to 12 hours if taken in the evening.

Thanks to its dosage form as drops, the laxative can be dosed easily and individually.The medicine is suitable for children aged 4 and over.Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops are intended for short-term use only and should not be taken over a longer period of time.

• For use in cases of constipation and diseases that require easier defecation
• Works exclusively in the large intestine and indirectly stimulates intestinal movement and thus the emptying process
• Can be dosed easily and individually
• For adults and children aged 4 and over

Mandatory information:
Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml oral drops, solution. For use in adults and children aged 4 and over Active ingredient: sodium picosulfate.Use for constipation and diseases that require easier evacuation of stools (defecation).Note: Contains sorbitol and sodium benzoate.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Application

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, take:

• Adults 10 to 20 drops (equivalent to 5 to 10 mg sodium picosulfate)
• Children aged 4 and over take 5 to 10 drops (equivalent to 2.5 to 5 mg sodium picosulfate).

It is recommended to start with the lowest dosage.The dose may be adjusted up to the maximum dose to allow for regular bowel movements.

The maximum daily dose of 20 drops (for adults) or 10 drops (for children aged 4 and over) must not be exceeded.Sodium picosulfate AL drops are best taken in the evening.The drops can be taken with or without liquid.The effects usually occur after 10 to 12 hours.

Note: Sodium picosulfate AL drops should not be taken continuously daily or over long periods of time without clarifying the cause of constipation

Notes

Contains sorbitol and sodium benzoate.

Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Ingredients

Each ml of solution (approximately 15 drops) contains 7.5 mg of sodium picosulfate (as monohydrate).Other ingredients with known effects: This medicine contains 449 mg sorbitol and 2.0 mg sodium benzoate per 1 ml solution.Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) must not take this medicine.List of other ingredients: Sorbitol solution 70% (non-crystallizing) (Ph.Eur.), sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, purified water.

Address of the provider/manufacturer

ALIUD Pharma GmbH
Gottlieb-Daimler-Str.19
89150 Laichingen

Information

Mandatory text:

Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml oral drops, solution
For use on adults and children aged 4 and over
Active ingredient: sodium picosulfate.
Use for constipation and diseases that require easier evacuation of stools (defecation).Note: Contains sorbitol and sodium benzoate.

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.


ALIUD PHARMA GmbH, PO Box 1380, 89146 Laichingen

As of: September 2023

Constipation: When the intestines work too sluggishly

Constipation is common, with around one in four Germans suffering from digestive problems at least occasionally.Constipation occurs when bowel movements occur less than three times a week and are only possible through strong straining.

There are many reasons for constipation: a low-fiber diet, too little exercise or insufficient fluid intake often play a role.Stress, regularly suppressing the urge to defecate, eating unfamiliar foods while traveling or certain illnesses can also cause the intestines to work more slowly or the intestinal passage is blocked.
If simple measures such as changing your diet and more exercise are not enough, a mild laxative, such as sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Take, can give the intestines a short-term boost.

Gentle bowel emptying


Sodium picosulfate has proven to be an effective remedy for constipation and to support diseases that require easier bowel emptying.The active ingredient develops its effect specifically in the large intestine, where it is converted into its active form by intestinal bacteria.This inhibits water absorption from the intestines while simultaneously releasing water and minerals into the intestines, softening stools and increasing stool volume.This stimulates intestinal movement and promotes natural intestinal function.When taken in the evening, the effects usually begin after 10 to 12 hours.


The drop form of the laxative allows for easy and individual dosage and is suitable for children aged 4 and over.However, Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral are only intended for short-term use and should not be taken over a longer period of time.


More fiber


A diet rich in fiber is generally recommended for healthy digestion.These valuable components are found in abundance in fruits, vegetables, whole grain products and legumes.In case of constipation, linseed, wheat bran or psyllium husks can also support intestinal activity.Due to their high swelling capacity, the stool volume increases, the stool becomes more slippery and can pass through the digestive tract more easily.It is important to drink enough fluids, otherwise constipation can become worse.


More movement


Regular exercise can stimulate a sluggish intestine without the need for top sporting performance.Even moderate activities such as brisk walking, light jogging, cycling or gymnastics can make a noticeable difference.An additional advantage: just half an hour of exercise every day not only promotes digestion, but also general well-being.


Less stress

Stress often has a direct impact on digestion.Under time pressure, going to the toilet is often delayed and the urge to defecate is suppressed.This means that the stool stays in the colon longer, becomes harder and makes it more difficult to empty.It is therefore important to always give in to your natural urge to defecate.To better manage stress, relaxation methods such as autogenic training, yoga or short breathing exercises can be helpful, which can also be easily incorporated into everyday life.


Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

How long can you take sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral?

Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral are intended for short-term use in constipation and in diseases that require easier defecation.Like other laxative drops, sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral should not be taken continuously daily or over long periods of time without medical clarification of the cause of constipation.


How quickly do sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Takework?

After using sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. After taking , the laxative effect usually occurs after 10 to 12 hours.Please pay attention to the time until it takes effect and do not try to force a bowel movement by straining hard.
After using Nsodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Take and the resulting stool emptying, allow your intestines some time to fill up again.Depending on the amount and composition of the food, it can take a few days until the rectum is filled enough to trigger a natural urge to defecate again.
Please note that daily bowel movements are not necessary.

Can sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
Since there are no meaningful clinical studies on use during pregnancy, the use of sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral should be avoided during pregnancy.
It has been shown that neither the active form nor the breakdown products pass into breast milk. Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral can therefore be used during breastfeeding.

How long does sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Take last after opening?

After opening the bottle for the first time, sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Take are still stable for 6 months.
Please never throw away the medicine via wastewater, e.g. via the toilet or sink.Ask your pharmacy how to throw away medicine when you no longer use it.In this way you contribute to protecting the environment.

What should you pay attention to when taking sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Take?

Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral must not be taken
• if you are allergic to sodium picosulfate, related active ingredients from the triarylmethane group or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• in the case of intestinal narrowing with impaired intestinal passage or intestinal obstruction (ileus)
• for severe acute abdominal pain with or without fever (e.g. appendicitis), possibly in conjunction with nausea and vomiting
• for acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
• if the body is significantly dehydrated (severe dehydration)
• by children under 4 years old.
Constipation, combined with other complaints such as abdominal pain, vomiting and fever, can be a sign of a serious illness (intestinal obstruction, acute
Inflammation in the abdominal area).If you have such symptoms, you must not take sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral or other medicines and should consult your doctor immediately.
In the case of illnesses that are associated with disturbances in the water and mineral salt balance (e.g. severely restricted kidney function), you may only take sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral under medical supervision

Area of application

Constipation: When the intestines work too sluggishly

Constipation is common, with around one in four Germans suffering from digestive problems at least occasionally.Constipation occurs when bowel movements occur less than three times a week and are only possible through strong straining.

There are many reasons for constipation: a low-fiber diet, too little exercise or insufficient fluid intake often play a role.Stress, regularly suppressing the urge to defecate, eating unfamiliar foods while traveling or certain illnesses can also cause the intestines to work more slowly or the intestinal passage is blocked.
If simple measures such as changing your diet and more exercise are not enough, a mild laxative, such as sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Take, can give the intestines a short-term boost.

Mode of action

Gentle bowel emptying


Sodium picosulfate has proven to be an effective remedy for constipation and to support diseases that require easier bowel emptying.The active ingredient develops its effect specifically in the large intestine, where it is converted into its active form by intestinal bacteria. This inhibits water absorption from the intestines while simultaneously releasing water and minerals into the intestines, softening stools and increasing stool volume.This stimulates intestinal movement and promotes natural intestinal function.When taken in the evening, the effects usually begin after 10 to 12 hours.


The drop form of the laxative allows for easy and individual dosage and is suitable for children aged 4 and over.However, Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral are only intended for short-term use and should not be taken over a longer period of time.


More fiber


A diet rich in fiber is generally recommended for healthy digestion.These valuable components are found in abundance in fruits, vegetables, whole grain products and legumes.In case of constipation, linseed, wheat bran or psyllium husks can also support intestinal activity.Due to their high swelling capacity, the stool volume increases, the stool becomes more slippery and can pass through the digestive tract more easily.It is important to drink enough fluids, otherwise constipation can become worse.


More movement


Regular exercise can stimulate a sluggish intestine without the need for top sporting performance.Even moderate activities such as brisk walking, light jogging, cycling or gymnastics can make a noticeable difference.An additional advantage: just half an hour of exercise every day not only promotes digestion, but also general well-being.


Less stress

Stress often has a direct impact on digestion.Under time pressure, going to the toilet is often delayed and the urge to defecate is suppressed.This means that the stool stays in the colon longer, becomes harder and makes it more difficult to empty.It is therefore important to always give in to your natural urge to defecate.To better manage stress, relaxation methods such as autogenic training, yoga or short breathing exercises can be helpful, which can also be easily incorporated into everyday life.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral contains:
The active ingredient is sodium picosulfate.
Each ml of solution (approximately 15 drops) contains 7.5 mg
Sodium picosulfate (as monohydrate).

The other components are
Sorbitol solution 70% (non-crystallizing) (Ph.Eur.),
Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Purified Water.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the above ingredients, the product should not be used.

Dosage

Recommended use of sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Take:

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, take
• Adults: 10 to 20 drops (equivalent to 5 to 10 mg sodium picosulfate)
• Children aged 4 years and over take 5 to 10 drops (equivalent to 2.5 to 5 mg sodium picosulfate).
It is recommended to start with the lowest dosage.The dose may be adjusted up to the maximum dose to allow for regular bowel movements.

The maximum daily dose of 20 drops (for adults) or 10 drops (for children aged 4 and over) must not be exceeded.
Sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral are best taken in the evening.The drops can be taken with or without liquid.The effects usually occur after 10 to 12 hours.

Note: The sodium picosulfate AL 7.5 mg/ml drops Z. Oral should not be taken continuously daily or over long periods of time without clarifying the cause of constipation.

Intake

• To be taken.
• The drops are best taken in the evening.It can be taken with or without liquid.The laxative effect usually occurs after 10 - 12 hours.
• Please pay attention to the time it takes for it to take effect and do not try to force a bowel movement by straining hard.
• For further information see instructions for use!

Patient information

• Warnings and precautions
  • Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
  • If your symptoms have arisen spontaneously, are persistent and/or are accompanied by symptoms such as blood in the stool or fever, you should seek advice and examination from your doctor before starting treatment with this preparation, as disorders or impairment of bowel movements can be signs of a serious illness.
  • Like other laxatives, the drops should not be taken daily or over a longer period of time without a doctor clarifying the cause of constipation.
  • If the drug is discontinued, symptoms may return.After long-term use for chronic constipation (severe, persistent constipation), recurrence of symptoms may also be associated with worsening of constipation.
  • Dizziness and short-term attacks of loss of consciousness (syncope) have been reported in patients taking sodium picosulfate drops.According to the corresponding case reports, these are probably due either to the removal process itself, to the pressing or to circulatory reactions due to abdominal pain.

 

• Ability to drive and use machines
  • No adverse effects are normally expected when this medicine is used at the intended dosage.However, if symptoms such as dizziness, brief loss of consciousness (syncope) or abdominal cramps occur, the ability to drive and operate machines may be impaired.

Pregnancy

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Pregnancy
  • There are no meaningful clinical studies on use during pregnancy.It should not be used during pregnancy for safety reasons.
• Lactation
  • It has been shown that neither the active form nor the breakdown products pass into breast milk.The medicine can therefore be used during breastfeeding.

Notes