Description
These tablets work as a stimulant laxative for the short term relief of occasional constipation
- Do not give this medicine to children below the age of 12 years
- Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days
DO NOT USE
- if you have hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or any of the excipients (for a full list of ingredients, see section 6)
- if you have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis, atony, appendicitis) or abdominal pain of unknown origin
- if you have paralysis or lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony)
- if you have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- if you have severe dehydration (water and electrolyte depletion)
- if you have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g. pain, nausea or vomiting
- if you have faecal impaction or rectal bleeding for which you don’t know the cause, or blood in stools
- if you have already taken a laxative and are still constipated
- if you have had a sudden change in bowel habit that has lasted for more than 2 weeks
- if you have kidney or heart failure
- if you are under 12 years of age unless advised by a medical professional
- more than the leaflet tells you, overuse can be harmful
- or give a double dose
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
