Fibralax
Fibralax: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Fibralax
ATX code: A06AC01
Active ingredient: plantain oval seed shell (tunica semenum plantaginis ovatae)
Manufacturer: EVALAR, CJSC (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2018-24-10
Prices in pharmacies: from 335 rubles.
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Fibralax is a herbal laxative.
Release form and composition
Fibralax is produced in the form of a powder for preparation of a suspension for oral administration: fragile pieces of oval plantain seed shell of various shapes with brown inclusions of other parts of the seed and auxiliary components, from light brown to yellowish-white, orange smell, intensified by grinding the powder (by 5 g in sachets made of combined material, in a carton box 15, 20 or 30 sachets).
1 sachet contains:
- active substance: oval plantain seed coat - 3.53 g;
- auxiliary components: aspartame, maltodextrin, sucrose, sodium acetate, sodium alginate, natural orange flavor, citric acid monohydrate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Fibralax is a phytopreparation laxative. Its mechanism of action is based on the property of hydrophilic fibers contained in the shell of oval plantain seeds, to increase in volume upon absorption of water. This causes a reflex increase in the motility of the large intestine and the restoration of its normal activity. After ingestion of the powder solution, a fraction in the form of a gel is formed, which helps to soften the feces and, enveloping the intestinal walls, facilitates defecation with constipation or painful bowel movement in patients with perianal lesions.
Indications for use
- acute and chronic forms of constipation;
- hemorrhoids;
- anal fissures;
- the period after surgery in the anorectal region - to create a softer stool consistency.
Contraindications
- intestinal obstruction;
- narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract of organic genesis;
- abdominal pain of unknown etiology;
- deficiency of sucrase-isomaltase;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome;
- intolerance to fructose;
- decompensated diabetes mellitus;
- phenylketonuria;
- age up to 18 years;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Instructions for the use of Fibralax: method and dosage
Ready suspension of Fibralax is taken orally 0.5 hours before or 2 hours after meals.
To prepare the suspension, pour the contents of 1 sachet into a glass, pour 200 ml of cold water, stir thoroughly and drink immediately. The drug should be taken with another glass of liquid.
Recommended dosage: 1 sachet 1-3 times a day.
Duration of treatment:
- acute constipation: 1-2 days (until constipation disappears);
- chronic constipation: 28 days, then a 7-day break should be taken, after which the course can be resumed;
- anal fissures, hemorrhoids: until a comfortable bowel movement is achieved - up to 28 days, then, if necessary, you can repeat the course after a 7-day break;
- period after surgery in the anorectal region: prescribed by the doctor individually (up to 28 days).
Side effects
While taking Fibralax, allergic reactions may develop, in the first days of treatment - a feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
Overdose
Overdose symptoms have not been established.
special instructions
During the period of Fibralax application, the patient must drink a large amount of liquid during the day, at least 1.5 liters.
Failure to follow the recommendations for taking the drug associated with the required amount of fluid drunk, there is a risk of irritation of the esophagus and / or intestines, especially in elderly patients.
Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus should agree to take the drug with a doctor, as it may be necessary to consider reducing the dose of insulin.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
According to the instructions, Fibralax does not affect the patient's ability to drive various vehicles or mechanisms.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
The use of Fibralax during gestation and during breastfeeding is possible only as directed by a doctor.
Pediatric use
The use of the drug for the treatment of children under the age of 18 is contraindicated.
Drug interactions
The simultaneous use of a laxative drug with antidiarrheal and inhibiting intestinal motility agents is not recommended.
Fibralax can slow down the absorption of concurrently used drugs, therefore, if it is necessary to prescribe concomitant therapy, the interval between taking the powder and other drugs should be 0.5-1 hour.
Analogs
Analogs of Fibralax are: Senadexin, Senade, Senadex, Guttalax, Bisacodyl, Slabilen, Suppositories with glycerin, Lactulose, RectAktiv, Norgalax, Laxatin, Duphalac, Licorice syrup.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Fibralax
Fibralax reviews are mostly positive. Most constipated patients report that the drug is effective. Indicates no discomfort, abdominal pain, or unpleasant urge to defecate. Even if the usual diet and diet are violated, the stool remains shaped and soft. The action of the drug manifests itself in different ways, in some patients the effect occurs very quickly, while in others the recommended daily dose is insufficient.
There are isolated negative reviews of patients in whom the drug caused severe pain in the abdomen, severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Price for Fibralax in pharmacies
The price of Fibralax for a package containing 20 sachets can range from 386 rubles.
Fibralax: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Fibralax powder for prig suspension. for internal approx. 5g 20 pcs. 335 RUB Buy |
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Fibralax powder for suspension for oral administration 5 g 20 pcs. 336 r Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
