Composition

    Each 100 g of powder contains:

• Polyethylene glycol 3350 100 g

    Each 17 g sachet contains:

• Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g

    Presentation

• 250 g bottle with measuring spoon.
• Box x 10 sachets 17 g each.

    Indications

• Functional chronic constipation, laxative.

    Posology

• Children: From 1 year of age; 8.50 g/day (1 dosage spoon or 1/2 sachet). Weight dose (1.5 g/kg/day) adjust the dose according to medical criteria.
• Adults: 17 g/day (2 dosage spoonfuls or 1 sachet).

    Directions for use

• Children: Pour 8.5 g (1 measuring spoon or 1/2 sachet) of NEOLAX® in half a glass (120 ml) of water, juice, tea bottle or soup. Shake until dissolved.
• Adults: Pour 17 g (2 teaspoons or 1 sachet) of NEOLAX® in a glass (240 ml) of water, juice, soft drink, tea or any liquid of your choice. Shake until dissolved. It dissolves better in liquids at room temperature, even hot, but do not exceed 50 °C. At cold temperatures, below 18 °C, it requires more time to dissolve.

      This product does not alter the taste, odor or color of food.

    Warnings and precautions

• Patients with constipation should be evaluated with a detailed clinical history that includes a complete physical examination to determine the associated metabolic, endocrine and neurological conditions, as well as concomitant medication they are taking that could contribute or aggravate constipation.
• In some patients it will be important to perform a radiological or endoscopic study of the colon, or others as indicated; it should also be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function; discontinue if it causes colicky pain, abdominal distention or diarrhea.

    Adverse effects

• Gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension, cramps and flatulence.
• Electrolyte disorders: hypokalemia, hyponatremia, dehydration.
• High doses may produce an increased number of bowel movements, which may cause decompensation, particularly in the elderly, as a consequence of water and electrolyte imbalances.
• Uncommon: urticaria.