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Dosage
Adult dosage: 1-3 tablets in the evening before bedtime.
If this is the first time you are taking this medicine, start with one tablet and increase the dosage as necessary.
Maximum daily dose 3 tablets per day.
Dosage for children above 6 years of age: one tablet in the evening before bedtime.
Duration of treatment:
As with other laxative preparations, not for use for more than 5 consecutive days.
Overuse may be detrimental.
The tablet should be swallowed whole with some water.
The tablet should not be chewed or crushed, and should not be halved to avoid damaging the function of the tablet’s coating.
The marking line is not intended for halving the tablet.
The patients should be hydrated during the day to help soften the stool and prevent dehydration.
The preparation induces bowel activity (usually within 6-12 hours), but sometimes a longer period of time is required (up to 24 hours).
Indications
All types of constipation in ambulatory and bedridden patients over the age of 6 years.
Preparation of patients for abdominal radiography and proctoscopy.
Contra-Indications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of its excipients.
Patients with lactose intolerance.
Patients with ileus (bowel obstruction).
Appendicitis, nausea and vomiting of unknown cause.
Patients with bowels (the small intestine or the colon) inflammation.
Patients with severe abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Special Precautions
This medicine is intended only for treatment of constipation lasting a few days, since prolonged use of the medicine may cause the bowels to become dependent on laxatives for bowel movement. Bowel inactivity for a day or two does not justify using this
medicine.
Rectal bleeding should be excluded before the use of this drug.
The drug is not intended for children under 6 years old.
Side Effects
Abdominal spasms or pain, Diarrhea, Nausea.
See prescribing information for full details.
Drug interactions
Other drugs should be administrated at least two hours after administration of this drug. Since Atzirut X may affect
their absorption.
Milk consumption may prevent the effectivity of this drug.
Milk consumption should be avoided for up to one hour before or after taking Atzirut X.
See prescribing information for full details.