Therapeutic indications
MICROLAX is a laxative. It softens the stool and triggers the evacuation reflex (defecation).
It is used to treat occasional constipation.
This medicine is for adults only.
2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE USING MICROLAX SORBITOL CITRATE AND SODIUM LAURILSULFOACETATE, rectal solution in single dose container
List of information needed before taking the medicine
Not applicable.
Contraindications
Never use MICROLAX :
If you suffer from abdominal pain for which you do not know the cause.
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the active ingredients (sorbitol, sodium citrate or sodium laurilsulfoacetate) or to any of the other components of this medication. For a list of ingredients, see section 6.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Be careful with MICROLAX :
You should not use this medicine without asking your doctor if any of the following apply to you:
- - You have a hemorrhoidal attack,
- - you have an anal fissure (a lesion in the anus that is more or less painful during the passage of stool and lasts for several hours),
- - you have haemorrhagic rectocolitis (a disease with an inflammation of the rectum and sometimes of the large intestine manifested by stomach pains, diarrhoea with mucus, blood and often fatigue).
In combination with Catioresin sulfo sodium (oral and rectal).
Interactions with other drugs
Taking or using other drugs
MICROLAX is not recommended in combination with Catioresin Sulfate Sodium (oral and rectal).
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medication, including over-the-counter medications.
Interactions with food and drink
Not applicable.
Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.
If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor, as only he/she can decide whether it is necessary to continue treatment.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Breastfeeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Sportsmen
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with a known effect
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO USE MICROLAX SORBITOL CITRATE AND SODIUM LAURILSULFOACETATE, rectal solution in single dose container
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Method and/or route of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
Dosage
The dose to be used is 1 tube per day.
Method of administration
This medicine is used rectally. You do not need to lie down to administer this product or wait for it to take effect.
This medication usually takes effect in 5 to 20 minutes.
A longer delay (more than 1 hour) may be observed in people who lie down for a long time.
Duration of treatment
You should not use this medication for a prolonged period of time without consulting your doctor.
Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose
If you have used more MICROLAX SORBITOL CITRATE AND SODIUM LAURILSULFOACETATE, rectal solution in a single dose container than you should have : prolonged use may result in anal burning and, exceptionally, congestive rectitis.
Instructions in case of missed dose(s)
Not applicable.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of side effects
Like all medicines, MICROLAX may have side effects, although not everyone is likely to have them.
The following side effects may occur with prolonged use of this medication:
- - Burning sensation in the anus,
- - exceptionally, inflammation of the rectum.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO USE MICROLAX SORBITOL CITRATE AND SODIUM LAURILSULFOACETATE, rectal solution in single dose container
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Expiry date
Do not use MICROLAX after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Conditions of storage
No special storage precautions.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Complete list of active ingredients and excipients
What it contains MICROLAX SORBITOL CITRATE AND SODIUM LAURILSULFOACETATE, rectal solution in a single-dose container
The active ingredients are :
Sorbitol 70% crystallizable ........................................................................................................... 4.4650 g
Sodium citrate ........................................................................................................................... 0.4500 g
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate 70% ................................................................................................ 0.0645 g
For a single-dose container.
Other components are:
Sorbic acid, glycerol, purified water.
6,45 g = 5 ml rectal solution
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is MICROLAX SORBITOL CITRATE AND SODIUM LAURILSULFOACETATE, rectal solution in a single-dose container and contents of the pack
This medicine is presented as a rectal solution in a single-dose container (PE). Boxes of 4, 6, 12, 50 or 200.
Name and address of the marketing authorisation holder and of the manufacturing authorisation holder responsible for batch release, if different
Holder
JOHNSON & JOHNSON SANTE BEAUTE FRANCE
1, rue Camille Desmoulins
92130 ISSY LES MOULINEAUX
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