Rectal solution indicated for the local symptomatic relief of transient and occasional constipation in children aged 2-12 years.
Contains 6 enemas.
It isa medicine for children for rectal use with a laxative action that is achieved by the stool softening capacity of glycerol, which, together with a slight local irritant action, stimulates bowel movements.
It comes in a pack containing 6 enemas.
Its use is indicated for the local symptomatic relief of transient and occasional constipation for children between 2 and 12 years of age .
This medicine is administered rectally. The usual dose is 1 single-dose container per day.
Instructions for the correct administration of the medicine:
Open the applicator, grasping it by the neck and twist the cap, making it easy to break the seal.
Squeeze lightly so that a few drops of the medicine moisten the end of the cannula, in order to facilitate its introduction into the rectum.
Gently and slowly insert the cannula of the applicator into the rectum.
Introduce the contents of the applicator by pressing on the walls of the bellows and gently withdraw it once the application has been completed.
If at the time of administrationyou feel resistance, you should discontinue the administration, as it may be harmful and damaging.
Do not use Verolax Children:
Like all medicines, Verolax Children may cause side effects, although not everybody suffers from them. In this case, during treatment with Verolax Children's rectal solution, the following side effects have been observed, the frequency of which could not be established with certainty: itching, pain and irritation of the anus.
Very rarely, hypersensitivity reactions to chamomile (e .g. contact dermatitis) have occurred in allergic patients . After internal use these may be severe, and may include: swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
The active substance in Verolax Children is glycerol. Each unidose pack containing 2.5 ml of rectal solution contains 1.8 ml of glycerol. The other excipients are: fluid extract of Malva sylvestris, fluid extract of Matricaria chamomilla, wheat starch and purified water.
Abusive and prolonged use of this medicine may lead to irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms or discomfort such as alternating constipation and diarrhoea, intestinal spasms, bloating, nausea and gas).
Do not use the medicine for more than 7 days in a row.If symptoms do not improve, stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, ask our team of expert pharmacists.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, you can buy Verolax Children's at a 10% discount, which is the legal maximum allowed.