Description:
This laxative medication is available without a prescription for children ages 6 months to 8 years.
In addition to 4g of macrogol, Forlax Child sachets contain the following products:sodium saccharin (E954) and orange-grapefruit flavor (containing orange and grapefruit essential oils, orange juice concentrate, citral, acetic aldehyde, linalool, ethyl butyrate, alpha terpineol, octanal, beta gamma hexenol, maltodextrin, gum arabic, sorbitol (E420), BHA (E 320) and sulphur dioxide (E 220).
Dosage:
From 6 months to 1 year: 1 sachet of Forlax 4g per day
From 1 to 4 years: 1 or 2 sachets per day of Forlax child
From 4 to 8 years: 2 to 4 sachets per day
This treatment against constipation generally takes 24 to 48 hours to act. It will not exceed 3 months.
The sachets of Forlax are put in a glass of water before being given to the child, preferably in the morning if taken once or morning and evening if taken multiple times.
Contraindications:
Do not give this medicine against constipation if your child is allergic to any of its constituents or if he/she suffers from a pathology of the colon or intestine: Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, perforation of the intestine, ileus, unresolved abdominal pain or if he/she is intolerant to fructose.
Taking Forlax 4g may cause diarrhoea and therefore a risk of electrolyte loss. Seek medical advice before using this medicine if your child suffers from liver or kidney failure, if he/she is taking diuretics.
Read the leaflet carefully before giving Forlax 4g to your child. If you have any questions or doubts, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
Packaging : box of 20 sachets
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