{"id":8153,"date":"2021-03-06T09:29:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T09:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8153"},"modified":"2022-12-05T13:37:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T13:37:17","slug":"endofalk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/endofalk\/","title":{"rendered":"Endofalk &#8211; Potassium Chloride Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Endofalk Powder for&nbsp;oral&nbsp;solution&nbsp;Potassium Chloride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Endofalk  Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Endofalk powder for&nbsp;oral&nbsp;solution contains a&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;of different salts and macrogol (an agent that softens the stool) and is used for bowel cleansing.&nbsp;More information on the substances can be found in section 6.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should take Endofalk to clean your bowels before a&nbsp;colonoscopy.&nbsp;Endofalk works by emptying the contents of the intestines, so you should expect a watery stool.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Before You Use Endofalk <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Endofalk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to macrogol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride<\/li><li>If you have a bowel movement or suspected bowel movement (paralytic\u00a0ileus\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have a known or suspected bowel obstruction<\/li><li>If you have a hole (\u00a0perforation\u00a0) in the intestinal wall or a risk of getting a hole in the intestinal wall<\/li><li>If you have a serious\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel disease, e.g.\u00a0severe active\u00a0ulcerative colitis,\u00a0Crohn&#8217;s disease,\u00a0or an enlarged colon (toxic megacolon)<\/li><li>If you have a stomach upset<\/li><li>If you have a general feeling of weakness and\/or are faint<\/li><li>If you have a reduced level of consciousness<\/li><li>If you have difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>If you tend to put in your throat or draw food and\/or fluids into your lungs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should consult your doctor before using Endofalk if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>If you have heart rhythm disorders (\u00a0cardiac arrhythmia\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0kidney failure<\/li><li>If you have liver disease<\/li><li>If you have a\u00a0chronic\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel disease<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the esophagus (esophagus) due to reflux of stomach acids if you are severely dehydrated<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are\u00a0<strong>elderly<\/strong>\u00a0or debilitated, your salt (\u00a0electrolyte\u00a0) and water levels\u00a0must be\u00a0carefully monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience sudden abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> or rectal bleeding while taking Endofalk for bowel cleansing, contact a doctor immediately or seek medical attention.<\/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 you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take any other medicines by mouth for several hours before or after taking Endofalk.&nbsp;They can be flushed out of the stomach and intestines or not taken up completely.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you need to take other important medicines;&nbsp;you can get an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Of Endofalk With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0add other solutions or additives (especially not sugar or other flavorings) other than water to Endofalk powder.\u00a0This can lead to a change in the strength of the solution or a change in the salt balance.\u00a0Also, an explosive gas mixture can form in the intestines when the solution is broken down by intestinal bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drink\u00a0<strong>nothing<\/strong>\u00a0but Endofalk solution and water.<\/li><li>Do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0eat for\u00a02-3 hours before taking Endofalk and until the study is completed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no experience with the use of Endofalk during pregnancy. It is not known whether the active substance macrogol is excreted in human milk.\u00a0This active substance is absorbed only to a very small extent in the gastrointestinal tract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use Endofalk if your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Endofalk does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endofalk Contains Sodium And Potassium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 747 mg of\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0sachet.\u00a0You should consider this if you are on a low-salt diet and contact a doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 97.5 mg of\u00a0potassium\u00a0per\u00a0sachet.\u00a0You should consider this if you have impaired kidney function or if you are on a low-potassium diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Endofalk How To Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Endofalk uses<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use it exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember<\/strong>\u00a0that you must be near a toilet when taking Endofalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prepare the solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dissolve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>P the contents of 2 sachets in \u00bd liters of water (lukewarm tap water or cooled, boiled water).\u00a0Then pour in another \u00bd liter of water.<\/li><li>Do not add other solutions or additives (especially not sugar or other flavorings) other than water to the Endofalk solution.<\/li><li>Mix well until the solution is clear or slightly cloudy.<\/li><li>The finished solution can be placed in the refrigerator to cool.\u00a0The solution tastes better if it is drunk cool.<\/li><li>The reconstituted solution can be stored for a maximum of three hours at room temperature (&lt;25 \u00b0 C) or a maximum of 48 hours in a refrigerator (2\u20138 \u00b0 C).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage&nbsp;for adults (over 18 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 3 liters to a maximum of 4 liters of Endofalk solution.\u00a0You need 6 <strong>Endofalk sachet <\/strong>dissolved in 3 liters of water to make 3 liters of solution and 8 <strong>Endofalk sachet <\/strong>dissolved in 4 liters of water to make 4 liters of solution.\u00a0(see Preparing the solution).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drink 200-300 ml of the solution (approximately one large, full glass) every 10 minutes until the fluid from the rectum is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thia sachet should not be given to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to take Endofalk solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have received written instructions from your doctor or nurse about when to take Endofalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your treatment with this solution must be completed before the examination begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have time for examination in the\u00a0afternoon, take the solution for a period of about 4 hours in the morning the same day.\u00a0You can also take some of the solutions the night before and the rest the same morning as the examination.<\/li><li>If you have time for examination in the\u00a0morning take the whole solution the evening before the examination for a period of about 4 hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0eat for\u00a02-3 hours before taking Endofalk and until the study is completed.<\/li><li>Drink\u00a0<strong>nothing<\/strong>\u00a0but Endofalk solution and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of Endofalk is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Endofalk Than You Should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take more than 3-4 liters, equivalent to 6 to 8 sachets, you may have severe <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">diarrhea<\/a>.\u00a0If this happens, consult your doctor and drink plenty of water.\u00a0Stop taking it until diarrhea passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Endofalk:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you drink much less Endofalk solution than recommended, your bowel may not be completely emptied and the test may not be performed as planned.\u00a0Thus, carefully follow the dosing instructions given to you by your doctor or the recommendations in this leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to drink the solution, take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;when you remember.&nbsp;Continue according to the recommendations until you have drunk the required amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Endofalk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking solution too soon, the bowel may not be completely emptied and the examination may not be carried out as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Endofalk Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Endofalk can cause\u00a0side effects,\u00a0although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop<\/strong>&nbsp;taking Endofalk and contact&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;<strong>immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you experience any of the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin rash,\u00a0itching, dizziness or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/respiratory-difficulties-in-children\/\">difficulty breathing<\/a> (signs of an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0) or a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(anaphylactic\u00a0shock\u00a0)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">Fatigue<\/a>, feeling weak, thirst with headache, swelling of the ankles (signs of changes in body fluid or salt levels)<\/li><li>Severe <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/stomach-disease-diarrhea-and-vomiting\/\">vomiting<\/a> as this can lead to bleeding due to ulcers in the esophagus (Mallory-Weiss syndrome).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following\u00a0endofalk side effects<\/strong> largely due to the ingestion of large amounts of liquid during a short period.\u00a0If these occur, drink it more slowly for a period of time or stop drinking it until the symptoms disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A very common&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurring in more than 1 in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Feeling sick<\/li><li>Feeling of bloating<\/li><li>Weather stresses<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;adverse&nbsp;s<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurring in more than 1 in 100)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Irritation around the rectal opening<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may also occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The occurrence of these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is unknown as the available information can not be estimated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hives, runny nose, or\u00a0acute\u00a0dermatitis<\/li><li>Neurological symptoms which may include mild confusion to generalized seizures (as a result of disturbances of salts [electrolytes] in the blood)<\/li><li>Signs of a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(anaphylactic\u00a0shock\u00a0)<\/li><li>Irregular or too fast heartbeats<\/li><li>Accumulation of fluid in the lungs<\/li><li>General malaise and sleep problems<\/li><li>A decrease in salts (\u00a0calcium,\u00a0potassium,\u00a0sodium\u00a0) in the blood<\/li><li>Vomiting followed by bleeding due to ulcers in the esophagus (Mallory-Weiss syndrome)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of the\u00a0side effects\u00a0gets serious, or if you notice any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Endofalk <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet and carton.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>There are no special storage instructions for the powder.<\/li><li>The reconstituted solution can be stored for a maximum of three hours at room temperature (&lt;25 \u00b0 C) or a maximum of 48 hours in a refrigerator (2\u20138 \u00b0 C). <\/li><\/ul>\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\">6. Further Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each\u00a0sachet contains the following\u00a0<strong>active<\/strong>\u00a0substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Macrogol 3350<\/td><td>52,500 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sodium chloride<\/td><td>1,400 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sodium bicarbonate<\/td><td>0.715 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potassium chloride<\/td><td>0.185 g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The other<\/strong>&nbsp;ingredients are saccharin sodium, orange and passion fruit aromas, and anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica (see the end of section 2 for further information on&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the medicine looks like the and contents of the pack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a white powder for\u00a0oral\u00a0solutions packaged in sachets.<\/li><li>It is available in packs of 6 or 72 sachets.\u00a0Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Falk Pharma GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leinenweberstrasse 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>79108 Freiburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the name:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, Greece, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, and  Endofalk.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endofalk combines various salts with macrogol 3350 to produce an isotonic bowel-cleansing key. The pharmacodynamic consist of the initiation of diarrhea. 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