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Description of the medicine: Forlax (Forlax)

FORLAX (Forlax).

The main component of the preparation is a polymer substance - macrogol 4000 or polyethylene glycol of general formula.

This high molecular weight compound has the ability to attract and retain a significant amount of liquid (water); When ingested, it significantly swells and increases the content of the intestine fluid, which leads to increased peristalsis. The mechanism of action is similar to agar-agar, alginates (see Sea kale). The drug in the intestine is not absorbed and excreted with feces. Laxative action occurs relatively slowly - 24-48 hours after taking the drug.

Assign an adult with constipation of 10 g (1 sachet) 1-2 times a day (the contents of the sachet are dissolved in a single glass of water).

Forlax is usually well tolerated. In some cases, possible abdominal pain, diarrhea (with high doses).

The drug is contraindicated in inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.), intestinal obstruction, severe heart failure, in childhood.

Product: flavored powder for oral solution in bags of 10 g (N. 10, 20).

Note. Macrogol 4000 (polyethylene glycol) is also used as a component of eye drops replacing tears (Hypo Tears) - see also Lacrisin.

Polyethylene glycol of different molecular weight is used as an auxiliary in the manufacture of various ready-made dosage forms.