Fortrans - Instructions For Use, Analogues, Reviews

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Fortrans

Instructions for use:

1. 1. Pharmacological action
2. 2. Indications for use
3. 3. Instruction
4. 4. Side effects
5. 5. Contraindications
6. 6. Application during pregnancy
7. 7. Interaction with other medicinal products
8. 8. Overdose
9. 9. Composition
10. 10. Release form
11. 11. Analogs
12. 12. Storage conditions
13. 13. Additional instructions

Prices in online pharmacies:

from 460 rubles.

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Fortrans belongs to a group of laxative drugs with an osmotic effect.

pharmachologic effect

The main active ingredient in Fortrans is polyethylene glycol (Macrogol 4000). This substance forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, which allows you to retain water in the intestinal lumen. As a result, there is a significant increase in the volume of feces due to their liquefaction. This is due to the development of the laxative effect.

According to reviews, Fortrans begins to act in an hour and a half after taking the initial dose. The effect of the drug lasts for 2-5 hours. After taking the second dose of Fortrans in the morning, bowel movement occurs in half an hour.

In the instructions for Fortrans, it is noted that this drug is not absorbed from the intestines and does not accumulate in the body. It is completely excreted together with feces in an unchanged form.

Indications for Fortrans use

This drug is prescribed when a good bowel cleansing is required before certain abdominal and pelvic surgeries, as well as endoscopic or X-ray examinations, are performed. According to reviews, Fortrans does not lead to electrolyte imbalance, because the preparation contains sodium and potassium salts.

Instructions

1 packet of Fortrans should be diluted in one liter of warm boiled water. According to the Fortrans instructions, one liter of the drug solution should be taken at the rate of every 15-20 kg of the patient's body weight. Thus, a person weighing about 80 kg should drink 4 liters of the prepared solution. The first glass of the solution is drunk within 10 minutes. Over the next hour - a liter. The entire required dose of Fortransam solution can be drunk in two doses (morning and evening) or once on the eve of the study or surgery.

The use of Fortrans is unacceptable in pediatric practice.

Side effects

The use of Fortrans can lead to the development of side effects: bloating, nausea, and vomiting. According to Fortrans reviews, it rarely leads to the development of allergic reactions (edema, rash, urticaria).

Contraindications

Taking Fortrans is contraindicated in the following cases:

• Dehydration (dehydration);
• Severe cardiovascular failure;
• Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other bowel diseases, accompanied by damage to its mucous membrane;
• Intestinal obstruction (even if it is suspected);
• The patient's age is up to 15 years.

Use of Fortrans during pregnancy

The drug can be used during pregnancy and lactation only if the intended benefit is significantly greater than the potential risk to the child (fetus).

Interaction of Fortrans with other drugs

According to reviews, Fortrans slows down the absorption of almost all other drugs from the intestines. Therefore, during his treatment, any other drugs should not be taken orally.

Overdose

The main symptom of an overdose of this drug is severe diarrhea. Symptomatic treatment is performed.

Composition

The active ingredients of Fortrans are:

• Macrogol 4000 - 64.0 g;
• Potassium chloride - 0.74 g;
• Sodium chloride - 1.46 g;
• Sodium bicarbonate - 1.68 g;
• Anhydrous sodium sulfate - 5.4 g

Sodium saccharinate is used as an auxiliary substance.

Release form

Fortrans is available in powder form for the preparation of a drinking solution. One box contains four bags of 74.0 g each.

Fortrans analogs

Currently, the pharmacy chain also presents other drugs with a similar effect: FortezaRompharm, Forlax, Tranzipeg, Realaksan, Osmogol, Macrogol, Lavacol. Fortrans analogs have the same indications and contraindications for use as Fortrans itself.

Storage conditions Fortrans

Fortrans should be stored in a dry place at room temperature. Its shelf life is five years. Dispensed from pharmacies by prescription.

Additional instructions

Fortrans does not contain sugar, so it can be used in patients with diabetes. The drug is not contraindicated for persons with galactose intolerance. The use of Fortrans in elderly patients should be carried out under close medical supervision.

Fortrans: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Fortrans 64 g powder for oral solution 73.69 g 4 pcs. 460 RUB Buy

Fortrans powder for prig solution for internal approx. 64g 4 Pcs. 463 r Buy

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!