{"id":9032,"date":"2021-03-24T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=9032"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:27:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:27:03","slug":"forlax-junior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/forlax-junior\/","title":{"rendered":"Forlax Junior &#8211; Macrogol 4000 uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Forlax Junior contains the active substance macrogol 4000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. WHAT FORLAX JUNIOR IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forlax Junior contains the active substance macrogol 4000 and belongs to a group of medicines called osmotic laxatives.&nbsp;They work by increasing the fluid volume of the stool, which helps against problems caused by very slow bowel movements.&nbsp;Forlax Junior is not absorbed into the bloodstream and is not broken down in the body.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forlax Junior is used to treating constipation in children from 6 months to 8 years of age.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is a powder that should be dissolved in a glass of water and that your child should drink.&nbsp;It usually takes 1 to 2 days before it takes effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment of constipation with medication should only be done in addition to a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. BEFORE YOU USE FORLAX JUNIOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Forlax Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not give Forlax Junior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if your child is allergic (hypersensitive) to macrogol (polyethylene glycol) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if your child has a disease, such as severe intestinal disease<ul><li>inflammatory&nbsp;bowel disease (&nbsp;ulcerative colitis,&nbsp;Crohn&#8217;s disease, abnormal enlargement of the intestine)<\/li><li>perforation&nbsp;(hole) in the gastrointestinal tract, or risk of&nbsp;perforation&nbsp;(hole) in the gastrointestinal tract<\/li><li>obstruction&nbsp;(stop) in the intestine or suspicion of obstruction in the intestine<\/li><li>abdominal pain for no known reason.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not give this medicine<\/strong>&nbsp;if any of the above apply to your child.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take special care with Forlax Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cases of allergic reactions with skin rash and swelling of the face or throat (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;) have been reported in adults who have taken medicines containing macrogol (polyethylene glycol).&nbsp;Occasional severe cases of severe allergic reactions have been reported to cause lethargy, collapse or difficulty breathing, and general malaise.&nbsp;If your child experiences any of these symptoms seek medical attention immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting treatment, the organic disease should be ruled out, talk to a doctor before giving the medicine to your child.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As this medicine can sometimes cause diarrhea, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine to your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 has impaired liver or kidney function<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 take&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;) because the child is at risk of getting low levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(salt) or&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of other medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The uptake of other drugs may be temporarily reduced during use with Forlax, especially drugs with a narrow dose range or short&nbsp;half-life, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digoxin&nbsp;(a medicine used to treat heart diseases such as&nbsp;heart failure,&nbsp;heart fibrillation,&nbsp;and irregular heartbeat),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>antiepileptics&nbsp;(medicines for&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>coumarins (blood thinners) and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immunosuppressive agents (medicines used after transplantation or against autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid&nbsp;osteoarthritis&nbsp;and&nbsp;multiple sclerosis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can lead to reduced efficacy of these drugs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forlax Junior can be used during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not relevant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important information about some of the ingredients of Forlax Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars (sorbitol), you should consult a doctor before giving this medicine to your child.&nbsp;Forlax Junior contains a small amount of sugar called sorbitol, which is converted to fructose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The content of sulfur dioxide can in rare cases cause severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;and difficulty breathing<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forlax Junior can be given to children who are diabetic or on a galactose-free diet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. HOW TO USE FORLAX JUNIOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take Forlax Junior exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is based on your child&#8217;s age:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 From 6 months to 1 year: 1&nbsp;sachet&nbsp;per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 From 1 to 4 years: 1-2 sachets per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 From 4 to 8 years: 2-4 sachets per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dissolve the contents of the bag in a glass of water (at least \u00bd dl) immediately before use and drink the liquid.&nbsp;Give Forlax Junior to your child in the morning if&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one is 1&nbsp;sachet&nbsp;per day.&nbsp;If the&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;more than 1&nbsp;sachet&nbsp;per day, give half in the morning and a half in the evening.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For children over one year of age, the daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;can be adjusted based on the effect achieved.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 It usually takes 1 to 2 days before Forlax Junior takes effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Children should not be treated with Forlax Junior for longer than 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Improving the frequency of bowel movements can be maintained after treatment with Forlax by sticking to a healthy lifestyle and diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms worsen or do not improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Forlax Junior then you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much Forlax Junior can cause diarrhea, stomach pain, or vomiting.&nbsp;Diarrhea usually disappears when treatment is stopped or if the&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;reduced.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has severe diarrhea or vomiting, consult a doctor as soon as possible as your child may need treatment to prevent salt deficiency caused by fluid loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Forlax Junior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your child the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as soon as you remember, but do not give a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Forlax Junior can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;that are usually mild and transient are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In children:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach pain<\/li><li>Diarrhea that can cause soreness around the rectum (anus)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li><li>Inflated stomach<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions (skin rash,&nbsp;hives&nbsp;(&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;), swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness or collapse)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that have been seen in adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abdominal pain and abdominal swelling<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent need to go to the toilet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stool incontinence<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood which can cause muscle weakness, twitching, or abnormal heart rhythm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Low levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood which can cause fatigue and confusion, muscle twitching, seizures, and&nbsp;coma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dehydration due to severe diarrhea, especially in the elderly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Reddening of the skin<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. HOW TO STORE FORLAX JUNIOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give Forlax Junior after the expiry date which is stated on the bottom of the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forlax Junior does not require any special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is 4 g macrogol 4000 per&nbsp;sachet&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are: saccharin sodium (E954), flavoring (orange-grapefruit) containing orange and grapefruit oils, concentrated orange juice, citral, acetaldehyde, linalool, ethyl butyrate, alpha terpineol, octanal, beta-gamma hexanol, maltdexoline (sorbitol), BHA (E320) and sulfur dioxide (E220).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forlax Junior is an almost white powder that smells and tastes like orange-grapefruit, which is to be dissolved into a drink.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forlax Junior is available in pack sizes of 10, 20, 30, or 50 sachets.<br><\/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><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Institute of Synthesis Products (IPSEN) AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kista Science Tower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u00e4r\u00f6gatan 33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>164 51 Kista<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-451 60 00<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info.se@ipsen.com<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beaufour Ipsen Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rue Ethe Virton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28100 Dreux<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forlax Junior contains the active substance macrogol 4000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2488,2490,2491,2489,2484,2486,2487,2485,2212],"class_list":["post-9032","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-forlax-junior","tag-forlax-junior-dose","tag-forlax-junior-side-effects","tag-forlax-junior-use","tag-macrogol-4000","tag-macrogol-4000-dose","tag-macrogol-4000-side-effects","tag-macrogol-4000-use","tag-medicine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9032"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9960,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9032\/revisions\/9960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}