GUTTALAX 15 ml Local Laxative Agent

Guttalax contains a local laxative agent that stimulates colonic peristalsis and softens the stool.

Like laxatives that act in the large intestine, Guttalax specifically stimulates the natural evacuation process in the final part of the digestive tract.
Consequently, in the small intestine, Guttalax does not change digestion or the absorption (entry into the body) of caloric or other food.

Guttalax is used if:
- the patient suffers from constipation;
- is a condition where it is necessary to facilitate defecation.
Recommended doses of the preparation

For adults
The daily dose is 10 - 20 drops (5 - 10 mg), starting with 10 drops. The dose can be adjusted up to the maximum, i.e. i.e. 20 drops. The highest daily doses, i.e. 20 drops, no more.

Use in children and adolescents
For older children, such as 10 years old, a daily dose of 10-20 drops (5-10 mg) is prescribed. Treatment starts with 10 drops. The dose can be increased up to the maximum, i.e. 20 drops. The highest daily doses, i.e. 20 drops, no more.

For children 4 - 10 years old
The daily dose is 5-10 drops (2.5-5 mg). Treatment starts with 5 drops. The dose can be increased up to the maximum, i.e. 10 drops. The highest daily doses, i.e. 10 drops, do not exceed.

Guttalax should not be used in children under 4 years of age.

Method of use
Drink Guttalax drops in the evening so that you can have a bowel movement in the morning. Usually, the effect of the drug appears 6-12 hours after use.

Laxatives can only be used for a very short time if the doctor does not make an accurate diagnosis. If constipation lasts for a long time, be sure to consult a doctor before taking this medicine to determine the cause of constipation.

What to do if you take too much Guttalax
If you have taken more Guttalax drops than you should, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

After taking an overdose, diarrhea with watery stools, colic, and a decrease in the amount of fluids, potassium and other electrolytes may occur.

Cases of damage to the lining of the large intestine (colonic mucosal ischemia) have been observed when Guttalax is used in doses much higher than recommended for the treatment of common constipation.

In case of chronic overdose of Guttalax, as with other laxatives, persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, low potassium in the blood, secondary hyperaldosteronism (increased production of the hormone aldosterone, which regulates the concentration of sodium and potassium in the blood), may occur in the kidneys. There have been cases of renal tubular damage (a type of kidney damage), metabolic alkalosis (a condition in which the body produces more alkaline than acidic substances) and muscle weakness due to hypokalemia associated with chronic laxative abuse.