{"id":15982,"date":"2021-11-26T10:19:26","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T10:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=15982"},"modified":"2021-12-09T07:41:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T07:41:45","slug":"lacrofarm-junior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/lacrofarm-junior\/","title":{"rendered":"Lacrofarm Junior uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>powder for oral solution, sachet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lacrofarm Junior is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name of this medicine is Lacrofarm Junior.&nbsp;It is a&nbsp;laxative&nbsp;for the treatment of&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;constipation in children from 2 to 11 years and for the treatment of very severe constipation (so-called fecaloma) in children from 5 to 11 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>It helps your child to have a pleasant bowel function even if constipation has lasted for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macrogol, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate contained in Lacrofarm Junior may also be approved for the treatment of other diseases not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before giving Lacrofarm Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not give Lacrofarm Junior if your doctor has told you that your child has:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergy&nbsp;to macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>ulcers in the intestinal wall.<\/li><li>constrictions in the intestine (intestinal obstruction,&nbsp;ileus&nbsp;).<\/li><li>severe&nbsp;inflammatory&nbsp;bowel disease such as&nbsp;ulcerative colitis, Crohn&#8217;s disease or toxic megacolon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your child takes Lacrofarm Junior, the child should continue to drink a lot.&nbsp;The fluid in Lacrofarm Junior should not replace your baby&#8217;s normal fluid intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has heart or kidney problems, vomiting, or\u00a0reflux oesophagitis\u00a0(heartburn caused by a reflux of stomach contents to the esophagus), you should talk to your doctor before giving Lacrofarm Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If your child develops symptoms such as swelling, shortness of breath, fatigue, dehydration (symptoms are increased thirst,\u00a0dry mouth,\u00a0and weakness), and heart problems, you should stop giving your child Lacrofarm Junior and contact your doctor immediately.\u00a0The symptoms have been seen in the treatment of adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of other medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0Some drugs, e.g.\u00a0against\u00a0epilepsy, may be less effective with concomitant use of Lacrofarm Junior.\u00a0When your child takes large amounts of Lacrofarm Junior (eg for feces), your child should not take any other medicines within one hour before or after taking Lacrofarm Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lacrofarm Junior can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving Lacrofarm Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lacrofarm Junior does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lacrofarm Junior contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 93 mg (4.06 mmol) of\u00a0sodium\u00a0(the main ingredient in table salt\/table salt) per\u00a0sachet.\u00a0This corresponds to 4.7% of the highest recommended daily intake of\u00a0sodium\u00a0for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to give Lacrofarm Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take Lacrofarm Junior exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Chronic&nbsp;constipation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;dose of a Lacrofarm Junior depends on the age of the child and how it responds to the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As a starting dose, 1&nbsp;sachet should&nbsp;be given daily to children from 2 to 6 years.<\/li><li>2 sachets daily should be given to children from 7 to 11 years.<\/li><li>Your doctor may ask you to increase the number of sachets until your child has a soft stool.&nbsp;Normally no more than 4 sachets per day are needed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not necessary to take the whole drink at the same time, if your child prefers, half the drink can be taken in the morning and a half in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Fecal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your child takes Lacrofarm Junior for feces, it should be medically confirmed that your child has this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>A treatment regimen for fecaloma in children from 5 to 11 years is as follows: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20090728000035#\" rel=\"noopener\">Show larger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of sachets<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age (years)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>7<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5 &#8211; 11<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>10<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The daily number of sachets is divided into several occasions.\u00a0All\u00a0doses\u00a0should be taken within 12 hours (eg 08: 00-20: 00).\u00a0Treatment can be stopped when the medicine has worked.\u00a0This is shown by the fact that your child has large amounts of feces and\/or watery diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>How to use Lacrofarm&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Junior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the sachet and dissolve the contents in a glass.&nbsp;Fill with \u00bc glass of water (approx. 62.5 ml).&nbsp;Stir well until all the powder has dissolved.<\/li><li>For the treatment of fecal matter, it may be easier to dissolve 12 bags in 750 ml of water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chronic&nbsp;constipation: The treatment must last for a long time, at least 6-12 months.<\/li><li>Fecalom&nbsp;<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Treatment with Lacrofarm Junior can be up to 7 days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your child has received too much Lacrofarm Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child may have diarrhea.\u00a0Stop giving Lacrofarm Junior until diarrhea subsides and then continue with a lower\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) for advice if you are worried or if someone has ingested the medicine by mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to give your child Lacrofarm Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Give\u00a0dose\u00a0one as soon as you remember it and then continue as before.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Lacrofarm Junior can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Contact your doctor immediately and stop giving Lacrofarm Junior to your child if your child gets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a severe allergic reaction that causes difficulty breathing and dizziness, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.<\/li><li>signs of allergy such as rash,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;or shortness of breath.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A rumbling stomach, swollen stomach or stomach pain, gas, vomiting, nausea, indigestion or soreness in the tail (bottom).&nbsp;If your child experiences mild diarrhea when they start taking Lacrofarm Junior, this usually gets better when&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one of Lacrofarm Junior is reduced.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in&nbsp;<\/em><em>an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reddening of the skin or&nbsp;hives<\/li><li>Swelling of hands, feet or ankles.<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>High and low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Lacrofarm Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have mixed Lacrofarm Junior with water and your child cannot drink it immediately, cover it and store it in the refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C-8 \u00b0 C).\u00a0Solution not used within 24 hours should be discarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are macrogol 3350 (6.563 g), sodium chloride (175.4 mg), sodium bicarbonate (89.3 mg) and potassium chloride (23.3 mg).<\/li><li>The other ingredient is acesulfame potassium (E950) as a sweetener.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lacrofarm Junior is a white powder packaged in sachets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is available in packs containing 2, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or 100 sachets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<br>Energivej 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<br>Danmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Local representative<\/strong><br>Orifarm Generics AB<br>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The name of this medicine is Lacrofarm Junior. 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