NEDA Fruit cubes, 15 pcs

Instructions for use for Neda fruit cubes

Neda fruit cubes are a herbal laxative that is used for short-term use for occasional constipation.The product is available without a prescription.

What are Neda fruit cubes and what are they used for?

Neda fruit cubes contain senna leaf powder and Tinnevelly senna powder as active ingredients, adjusted to 30 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives, calculated as sennoside B. These active ingredients come from the senna plant and work as a natural mixture.The senna plant is a subshrub with airy pinnate leaves and small yellow flower clusters that develop into elongated oval legumes.The main ingredients are anthranoids, which are obtained from extracts and powders of the fruits and leaves.

How should Neda fruit cubes be taken?

Always take Neda fruit cubes exactly according to the instructions in the instructions for use.The usual dose for adults and children aged 12 and over is 1/2 to 1 cube daily.The maximum daily intake must not be more than 30 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives, which corresponds to one cube.To find the right dose, no more than 1/2 cube should be taken initially.The cube or half of it is chewed and swallowed with plenty of liquid, preferably a glass of water.It should be taken in the evening as the effect occurs after around 8 to 12 hours.It is usually sufficient to take Neda fruit cubes 2 to 3 times a week.

Duration of application

Like all stimulant laxatives, Neda fruit cubes must not be taken for a long period of time (more than 1 to 2 weeks) without medical advice.If you have long-lasting or recurring symptoms, you should consult your doctor.

Storage

Keep Neda fruit cubes out of the reach of children and store the medicine in the refrigerator (2 °C - 8 °C).After opening, the product must be used within 4 months.

Composition

The other ingredients of Neda fruit cubes are fig fruit paste, sugar beet syrup, thick paraffin, purified water, glucose syrup, lactic acid, tartaric acid, potassium sorbate and orange flavor.One cube contains 50 to 60 mg potassium and 0.4 bread units (BE).

Important notes

The urine may change color.Laxative medicines should only be used for a short time without a doctor's recommendation.Long-term use can lead to chronic constipation and other problems.Laxatives are not suitable for weight loss.Caution is advised if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or have intolerance to glucose or sucrose.Sugar content should be taken into account when following a diabetes diet.There may be medicines with which interactions occur.Therefore, tell the doctor or pharmacist any other medicines you are already using.

Areas of application

Neda fruit cubes are used for short-term use for occasional constipation.

Dosage and instructions for use

Adolescents aged 12 and over and adults should take 1/2 to 1 cube daily in the evening, regardless of the meal.The medicine should be chewed well and taken with plenty of liquid.The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.You should not use the medicine for longer than 1 to 2 weeks without medical advice.

Contraindications

Neda fruit cubes must not be used if you are hypersensitive to the ingredients, abdominal pain of unknown cause, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, appendicitis, narrowing of the intestine (intestinal stenosis), intestinal paralysis, intestinal obstruction or lack of fluid.Children under 12 years of age must not use the medicine.Its use is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Only side effects that have so far only occurred in exceptional cases are described for the drug.

Mode of action

The ingredients in Neda fruit cubes stimulate the movements of the colon and inhibit the recovery of water and salts from the intestine.This stretches the intestinal wall more and allows for earlier and easier evacuation.