Salcedol Oral Powder 125 gr

Oral use. Content 125 g

Each 5 g, equivalent to the average dose, contains:

Active substance: sodium sulphate (INN) 0.4 g, potassium sulphate (INN) 0.1 g; sodium bicarbonate (INN) 2.25 g and tartaric acid (INN) 2.0 g.

Excipient: Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, Sodium saccharin and Lemon essence.

Pharmaceutical form

Effervescent powder, 125 g.

Activity

Effervescent salts with antacid and laxative action.

Holder and manufacturer

Laboratorios de Aplicaciones Farmacodinámicas, S.A.

Grassot, 16 - 08025 Barcelona.

Symptomatic relief of constipation and problems related to stomach acidity.

Intolerance to any of its components. Severe renal or cardiac insufficiency. Alkalosis. Hypertension. Appendicitis or its symptoms (abdominal pain associated with cramps, nausea and vomiting). Bloated belly and intestinal obstruction or inflammation.

Do not take on a stomach too full of food or drink. Do not exceed the recommended dose or use continuously for more than six days in a row without medical advice. If symptoms worsen or persist, consult a doctor.

Due to increased intestinal motility, it may modify the systemic absorption of other drugs administered simultaneously (oral anticoagulants, phenytoin, diazepam, digitalis glycosides, oral iron preparations, fluoride, tetracyclines, etc.)....), so it is recommended to consult a doctor and to separate the intake of these medicines by about two hours.

When administered together with cimetidine and ranitidine, it is recommended to space out the intake by one hour. Do not take with milk or its derivatives and calcium. Interferes with gastric acid secretion detection tests. Do not take on the morning of testing.

Persons who must control the amount of salt ingested (sodium-restricted diets) should note that each dose contains 682.4 mg of sodium. In case of bloody stools, propensity to water retention (oedema) or treatment with diuretics, consult a doctor before using this product.

Pregnancy and lactation

Important for women: If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. The use of this medicine during pregnancy may be dangerous to the embryo or foetus and should be monitored by your doctor.

Breast-feeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Effects on driving ability

None reported.

Use in children

Consult a doctor.

Use in the elderly

Consult a doctor.

Adults :

- Average dose : half to one dessert spoon dissolved in a glass of water. Administer 20 minutes to 1 hour after main meals. Do not take more than two doses per day.

- Laxative dose : one to two dessert spoonfuls, dissolved in a glass of water, at bedtime and the same dose the following day on an empty stomach, with a few minutes' rest if possible.

Instructions for correct administration

Salcedol effervescent powder should be dissolved in water before administration.

Excessive doses may cause diarrhoea, headaches, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms and metabolic alkalosis (especially in patients with renal insufficiency), manifested by symptoms of muscle weakness and shortness of breath.

Treatment should be discontinued and a doctor or the Poisons Information Service should be consulted. Tel. 91 562 04 20.

Flatulence (gas), belching and in some cases risk of water retention (oedema).

If you observe any other adverse reaction not described above, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep the bottle tightly closed and in a dry place to protect the contents from moisture.

This medicine should not be used after the expiry date stated on the container.

THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Revised text: May 1995