HoraLAX Powder for Oral Solution 350g

Country: Malaysia

Language: English

Source: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Active ingredient:

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL__

Available from:

HOVID BERHAD

INN (International Name):

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL__

Units in package:

350gm mcg/mL

Manufactured by:

HOVID BERHAD

Patient Information leaflet

_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP) _
HORALAX POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION 350 G
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
1
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What HoraLAX is used for
2.
How HoraLAX works
3.
Before you use HoraLAX
4.
How to use HoraLAX
5.
While you are using HoraLAX
6.
Side effects
7.
Storage and Disposal of HoraLAX
8.
Product description
9.
Manufacturer
and
Product
Registration Holder
10.
Date of revision
WHAT HORALAX IS USED FOR
HoraLAX is used
•
as osmotic laxative
•
to relieve occasional constipation
(irregularity)
•
to produce bowel movement.
HOW HORALAX WORKS
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is an osmotic
agent which causes water to be retained
with the stool.
BEFORE YOU USE HORALAX
_- When you must not use it _
_ _
Do not take this medicine if:
•
you
have
known
or
suspected
bowel obstruction
•
you
are
hypersensitive
to
polyethylene glycol.
If you are not sure whether you should
start taking this medicine, talk to your
pharmacist or doctor.
_- Before you start to use it _
_ _
Tell your doctor if:
•
you
have
symptoms
of
bowel
obstruction
(nausea,
vomiting,
abdominal pain or swelling).
_- Taking other medicines _
_ _
No specific drug interactions have been
shown.
HOW TO USE HORALAX
_- How much to use _
Follow all directions given to you by
your doctor and pharmacist carefully.
They may differ from the information
contained in this leaflet. If you do not
understand the instructions on the label,
ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
The usual dose is 17 grams (about 1
heaping tablespoonful) of powder per
day (or as directed by physician) in 4 -
8 ounces of water, juice, soda, coffee,
or tea.
_- When to use it _
You should try to take your daily dose
at about the same time each day.
_- How long to use it _
_ _
2 to 4 days (48 to 96 hours) may be
required to produce a bowel movement.
_- If you forget to use it_
Consult your doctor or pharmacist on
what you should do if you forget to use
it.
_- If you use too much (overdose) _
Contact your doctor immediately or go
to the Emergency Department of your
neare

Summary of Product characteristics

Not Applicable