Laxbene junior 30x4 g powder for children from 6 months - 8 years, 30X4 g

Area of application

Laxbene junior 4g for children from 6 months to 8 years is an osmotic laxative.These increase the water content in the stool and thus make bowel movements easier.The product is suitable for the symptomatic treatment of constipation in children between 6 months and 8 years of age and should be used in combination with an adapted lifestyle and diet.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The active ingredient in Laxbene junior 4g is macrogol 4000. The excipients include saccharin sodium, strawberry flavor, maltodextrin, arabic gum, benzyl alcohol, sulfur dioxide, DL-alpha-tocopherol and triethyl citrate.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to macrogol or any of the other ingredients.It is also not permitted to be taken if you have intestinal diseases, especially colon diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, if you have abdominal pain of unknown origin, if you have a hole or tear in the gastrointestinal tract or if you have an intestinal obstruction.

Dosage

The dosage should always be taken after consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose is 1 sachet per day for children 6 months to 1 year old, 1 to 2 sachets per day for children 1 to 4 years old and 2 to 4 sachets per day for children 4 to 8 years old.With a dosage of 1 sachet per day, it should be taken in the morning; higher dosages can be divided into a morning and evening dose.The daily dose should be adjusted to the success of the treatment.The effect occurs within 24 to 48 hours.The oral solution should be dosed using the dosing aid included in the outer carton.

In the event of an overdose, diarrhea may occur, which will subside by interrupting or reducing the dose.If you have severe diarrhea or vomiting, you should see a doctor to prevent salt deficiency.If a dose is missed, do not take a double dose.

Intake

The contents of the sachet should be dissolved in a glass of water (at least 50 ml) immediately before taking and the liquid should then be drunk.The resulting solution is clear and transparent like water.

Patient information

Treating constipation with a laxative should only be used as an adjunct to a healthy lifestyle and diet.A doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional should be consulted before taking.If you have diarrhea, there is a risk of electrolyte deficiency, especially in older people, people with liver or kidney problems, and people taking water tablets.In such cases, a doctor should be consulted.

Before use in children, a doctor should be consulted to rule out organic causes of constipation.A medical examination should be carried out after three months of treatment.The medicine has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.The medicine can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

When big business becomes a big problem…

If children have digestive problems, it can also be stressful for parents.Constipation should be treated as early as possible to prevent chronic constipation.When it occurs for the first time, an underlying organic disease should be ruled out by the pediatrician.

Laxbene junior 4 g is suitable for children from 6 months.The active ingredient macrogol binds water and transports it to the rectum, where it softens the hardened stool and increases its volume.This stimulates the natural movement of the intestines and the softened stool can be removed more easily and painlessly.Macrogol is not absorbed or metabolized in the gastrointestinal tract and has no habituation effect when used as directed.It is well tolerated and suitable for children, but should only be taken temporarily to treat constipation.

Thanks to its single-dose sachets, Laxbene junior 4 g is easy to prepare as a drinking solution, easy to take and tastes fruity like strawberries.Constipation is an unpleasant topic that should be treated with understanding and openness.

Application

Children aged 6 months and over take 1 sachet, children 1-4 years old 1-2 sachets and children 4-8 years old 2-4 sachets, depending on the symptoms. The contents of one sachet should be dissolved in around 50 milliliters of water immediately before taking.With a dosage of one sachet per day, treatment should be given in the morning; higher dosages can be divided into a morning and an evening dose.In children, the duration of treatment must not exceed three months.The medicine should always be used exactly after consulting a doctor.

Notes

The medicine contains sulfur dioxide E 220 and sodium.Please read the package leaflet and do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack.No prescription is required for this product.

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 1 bag: 4 g Macrogol 4000. Other ingredients: saccharin sodium, strawberry flavor (= maltodextrin, triethyl citrate, arabic gum, benzyl alcohol, sulfur dioxide, DL-a-tocopherol).