{"id":16237,"date":"2021-12-03T06:45:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T06:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=16237"},"modified":"2021-12-09T07:19:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T07:19:26","slug":"laxido-junior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/laxido-junior\/","title":{"rendered":"Laxido Junior | Potassium chloride, Macrogol, Sodium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate |  uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>powder for&nbsp;oral&nbsp;solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Laxido Junior is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laxido Junior contains macrogol 3350 and the\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium chloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laxido Junior is a\u00a0laxative\u00a0used to treat\u00a0chronic\u00a0constipation in children from 2 to 11 years.\u00a0It is also used to treat an accumulation of hard stools in the intestine in children from 5 to 11 years which can be the result of prolonged constipation (this is called\u00a0fecal\u00a0impaction).\u00a0Macrogol 3350 makes the baby&#8217;s stool softer and easier to get out, which relieves constipation.\u00a0The electrolytes\u00a0help maintain the body&#8217;s normal levels of\u00a0sodium,\u00a0potassium,\u00a0and water while the baby is being treated for constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before giving Laxido Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not give Laxido Junior if your doctor has told your child:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>is allergic to macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate or potassium chloride<\/li><li>has a&nbsp;perforation&nbsp;(a wound) in the intestinal wall<\/li><li>have a blockage in the intestine<\/li><li>have intestinal paralysis (for example, your baby&#8217;s intestines may stop working due to bowel surgery or severe&nbsp;infection&nbsp;)<\/li><li>have&nbsp;ulcerative colitis&nbsp;,&nbsp;Crohn&#8217;s disease&nbsp;or toxic megacolon<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these apply to your child, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before giving Laxido Junior to your child for&nbsp;fecal&nbsp;impaction, your doctor should confirm that your child has this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has heart or kidney problems, decreased vomiting reflex,\u00a0reflux esophagitis\u00a0(heartburn caused by reflux of stomach contents to the esophagus), or decreased level of consciousness, you should talk to a doctor before giving Laxido Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your child takes Laxido Junior, the child should continue to drink a lot.&nbsp;The fluid in Laxido Junior should not replace your baby&#8217;s normal fluid intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Laxido Junior<\/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.\u00a0antiepileptics\u00a0(medicines used to\u00a0treat epilepsy\u00a0), may not work as well if taken at the same time as Laxido Junior.\u00a0When your child takes large amounts of Laxido Junior (eg in case of\u00a0fecal\u00a0impaction) your child should not take other medicines within one hour before and after taking Laxido Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laxido Junior with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food and drink do not affect the effect of Laxido Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laxido Junior can be given during pregnancy and lactation.&nbsp;Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before giving Laxido Junior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laxido Junior does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laxido Junior contains potassium and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 0.34 mmol (13 mg)&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;per bag.&nbsp;Take this into account if you give your child more than three bags daily and the child has impaired kidney function, or if the child is on a diet with controlled potassium intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 93 mg\u00a0sodium\u00a0(the main ingredient in table salt\/table salt) per bag.\u00a0This corresponds to approximately 4.6% of the highest recommended daily intake of\u00a0sodium\u00a0for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to give Laxido Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always give this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;Laxido Junior should be taken orally (by mouth).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chronic&nbsp;constipation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;constipation depends on the age of the child and the response to 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 and 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.<\/li><li>If&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one needs to be increased, this should be done every other day.&nbsp;No more than 4 sachets per day are normally 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>Fecal&nbsp;impaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A treatment regimen with Laxido Junior looks like this:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20140528000022#\" rel=\"noopener\">Show larger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Number of sachets by Laxido Junior<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Age (years)<\/td><td>Day 1<\/td><td>Day 2<\/td><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Day 4<\/td><td>Day 5<\/td><td>Day 6<\/td><td>Day 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 to 11<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily number of sachets should be taken at different times.\u00a0All\u00a0doses\u00a0should be taken within 12 hours (eg 08.00\u201320.00).\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><strong>Instructions for mixing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare Laxido Junior, dissolve the contents of a\u00a0sachet\u00a0in a quartz glass of water (62.5 ml).\u00a0Stir well until all the powder is dissolved and the Laxido Junior solution is clear or slightly cloudy.\u00a0Then let the child drink.\u00a0If you want, you can add seasoning to the drink, e.g.\u00a0orange juice.\u00a0If your child takes Laxido Junior for\u00a0fecal\u00a0impaction, it may be easier to dissolve 12 sachets in 750 ml of water.\u00a0In this case, the reconstituted solution must be stored by the relevant instructions in section 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chronic&nbsp;constipation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment must last for a longer time, at least 6-12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fecal&nbsp;impaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child may have severe pain and swelling in the abdomen, or vomiting or diarrhea.\u00a0If this happens, consult your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) by mistake for assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Laxido Junior can be up to 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has any of the following\u00a0side effects, stop taking Laxido Junior and contact a doctor immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>signs of a severe\u00a0allergic reaction, e.g.\u00a0difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; signs of\u00a0allergy\u00a0e.g.\u00a0rash, redness of the skin,\u00a0hives,\u00a0itching,\u00a0or shortness of breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; signs of change in the fluid or electrolyte levels in your child&#8217;s body, e.g.\u00a0swelling (especially in the ankles), feeling tired, dehydration, or increased thirst with the headache.\u00a0These symptoms may indicate that your blood potassium levels are higher or lower than normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are most common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; abdominal pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; magkurr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; diarrhea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>vomiting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; nausea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; tenderness in the anus (tail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is being treated for\u00a0chronic\u00a0constipation, diarrhea usually improves when\u00a0a dose is\u00a0reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are less common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; swelling of your baby&#8217;s abdomen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; gases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; indigestion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u00e4kemedelsverket<br>Box 26<br>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Laxido 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 carton and the sachet.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store unopened sachets at a maximum of 25 \u00baC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepared Laxido Junior solution can be covered and stored in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C to 8 \u00b0 C), and should be used within 24 hours.&nbsp;After 24 hours, discard any unused solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you notice that any of the sachets are damaged.<\/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<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration for Laxido Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances in each\u00a0sachet\u00a0are macrogol 3350 (6.563 g), sodium chloride (175.4 mg), sodium bicarbonate (89.3 mg), and potassium chloride (25.1 mg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laxido Junior contains no other ingredients.\u00a0It contains no dyes, flavors, or sweeteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Laxido Junior looks like and the contents of the package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laxido Junior is a white powder for\u00a0an oral\u00a0solution that is packaged in sachets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each\u00a0sachet\u00a0contains 6.9 g of powder and is packed in cartons containing 2, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100 sachets.\u00a0Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>integral Pharma Ireland Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finnabair Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dundalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co Louth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A91 P9KD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almac Pharma Services Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almac House<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20 Seagoe Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Craigavon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BT63 5QD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almac Pharma Services (Ireland) Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finnabair Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dundalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co Louth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A91 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