Jamylene 50 mg Tablets, Blister Pack of 40*
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Jamylene 50 mg Tablets, Blister Pack of 40*

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What is Jamylene 50 mg coated tablet used for?

Jamylene 50 mg is a mild laxative containing sodium docusate, which is known to soften stools and promote bowel movements. This active ingredient works by changing the consistency of stool, which reduces the effort required for a bowel movement—an effort that is often painful in cases of occasional constipation. Unlike stimulant laxatives, which cause the intestinal muscles to contract, Jamylene works more gently by directly affecting the hydration of intestinal contents.

This medication is particularly recommended when a change in lifestyle (travel, stress, temporary immobility) leads to a slowing of bowel transit. Its non-irritating mechanism of action is ideal for people seeking a temporary solution that does not lead to dependence or excessive mechanical stimulation. It can be used for occasional constipation while avoiding unpleasant digestive symptoms such as acute abdominal pain or bloating.

Sodium docusate works by facilitating the passage of water into the stool, giving it a softer consistency. By improving stool passage in this way, it helps restore optimal digestive comfort, reducing fatigue or complications associated with prolonged stool retention. The effect generally becomes apparent after 24 hours, providing gradual yet long-lasting relief.

Jamylene is particularly suitable for adults, but can also be administered to children over 6 years of age at a reduced dosage, in accordance with the recommendations. This feature makes it a valuable ally for families dealing with temporary digestive issues, without resorting to more aggressive treatments. Its coated tablet formulation makes it easy to take and improves compliance, even for people sensitive to taste or texture.

As a complement to a healthy lifestyle—a high-fiber diet, adequate hydration, and regular physical activity—Jamylene can be incorporated into a routine for regulating bowel movements. It is not a substitute for a balanced lifestyle, but rather provides occasional support as part of a gentle, temporary approach to managing bowel issues.

In summary, Jamylene 50 mg offers a gentle, gradual, and targeted solution for episodes of occasional constipation. Thanks to its active ingredient with a hydrating effect, it helps restore easier bowel movements while minimizing digestive discomfort. Its dosage form and adjustable dosage make it a suitable choice based on individual needs, while respecting the body’s natural bowel function.

For children under 6 years of age or in cases of occasional difficulty with bowel movements, the product Cristal 10 Glycerin Laxative Suppositories for Children can be used as a supplement.

How to use this product?

Directions for Use
Take Jamylene 50 mg according to the recommended dosage: 2 to 6 tablets per day, in one or two doses, with a glass of water. The effect is not immediate: it generally occurs after 24 hours. For children over 6 years of age, the dose should be halved. This treatment should be used only occasionally and not for an extended period without medical advice.

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Precautions

  • Do not use if you have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis).
  • Avoid use in cases of unexplained abdominal pain.
  • Contraindicated in children under 6 years of age.
  • Not recommended for chronic constipation.
  • Do not combine with paraffin oil.
  • Use caution with treatments containing digitalis, diuretics, or corticosteroids.
  • Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor.
  • Risk of potassium loss with prolonged use.

What are its ingredients?

Sodium Docusate, Hydrated Silica, Neutral Calcium Phosphate, Polyvidone (Excipient), Cross-linked Polyvidone, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Shellac, Gum Arabic, Talc, Cellulose Acetophthalate, Sucrose, Polysorbate 60, Titanium Dioxide, Orange Yellow S, Wax E, Carnauba Wax

Nutritional Values of Jamylene 50 mg
Not applicable: This medication does not contain any measurable nutritional components such as vitamins or minerals.

Presentation
Jamylene 50 mg comes in the form of a coated tablet. It is available in boxes of 40 or 400 tablets, which are easy to carry and store.

Expert Advice and Reviews

At Soin et Nature, we’ve noticed that many customers opt for natural, gentle solutions to digestive issues. Jamylene 50 mg fits this approach thanks to its gradual, non-stimulant action. For optimal results, it is essential to maintain good daily digestive health: a plant-based diet, adequate fiber intake, sufficient hydration, and moderate physical activity.

To promote natural synergy, Jamylene can be incorporated into a regimen that includes medicinal plants known for their digestive benefits—such as psyllium, mallow, or artichoke—depending on individual needs. At the same time, probiotics can have a beneficial effect on long-term bowel motility.

It is always recommended to use this type of product as a supplement to a healthy lifestyle, and not as a standalone solution. In cases of recurrent constipation or prolonged discomfort, medical advice is essential. Our pharmacists are available to provide personalized support tailored to each individual’s needs, while respecting the body’s natural functions.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 13/02/2013

Name of the medicinal product

JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet

Sodium Docusate

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Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.

If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.

· If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.

· If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.

· If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Review summary

In this notice :

1. WHAT JAMYLENE 50 MG, coated tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet?

3. HOW TO TAKE JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet?

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO STORE JAMYLENE 50 mg, coated tablet?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT JAMYLENE 50 MG, coated tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Not applicable.

Therapeutic indications

This medication is a laxative that essentially works by altering the consistency of the stool.

It is indicated in occasional constipations.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet?

List of information needed before taking the medication

If your doctor has told you about an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Cons-indications

Do not take JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablets in the following cases:

· certain diseases of the intestine and colon (rectocolitis, crohn's disease),

· in case of abdominal pain (stomach pains) of unexplained cause,

· in the case of chronic constipation (long-lasting constipation),

· in children under 6 years of age.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Precautions for use; special warnings

Take special care with JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet:

Special warnings

NO PROLONGED USE WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.

· Occasional constipation :

It may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (travel). The drug may be an aid in short treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by a change in lifestyle, constipation accompanied by pain, fever, swelling of the abdomen, must have the physician's opinion sought.

· Chronic constipation (long-term constipation):

It can be linked to two causes:

o or to a bowel disease that requires treatment by the physician,

o or an imbalance in intestinal function due to dietary habits and lifestyle.

Treatment includes:

o an increase in dietary intakes of vegetable origin (green vegetables, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruits ...)

o an increase in the consumption of water and fruit juices,

o an increase in physical activities (sports, walking ...)

o a rehabilitation of the defecation reflex,

o sometimes adding sound to the diet.

It is helpful to seek advice from the doctor or pharmacist.

· Special case of the child :

In children, the treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietary measures: in particular, use of the right amount of water with infant milk powders, a diet rich in plant-based products, addition of fruit juice.

Regular intake of laxatives in young age may interfere with the normal functioning of the defecation reflex.

This medicine contains castor oil and can cause digestive problems (mild laxative effect, diarrhea).

This medicine contains sucrose. Its use is not recommended in patients with intolerance to sucrose (rare hereditary disease).

This medicine contains an azo agent (E 110) and may cause allergic reactions.

Precautions for use

· This medication is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy and during the breastfeeding period.

· Taking paraffin oil at the same time as this treatment is discouraged.

· As this medication may cause loss of potassium, the combination with other medicines may be hazardous in particular with:

o certain diuretics: medicines prescribed in high blood pressure, and in certain heart diseases.

o certain medicines for the heart (digitalis, antiarrhythmics ...)

o corticosteroids

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

NEVER LEAVE TO CHILDREN.

Interaction with other medicines

Taking or using other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions with food and beverages

Not applicable.

Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies

Not applicable.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with known effect

List of excipients with known effect: peanut oil, castor oil, sucrose.

3. HOW TO TAKE JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage / Mode of Administration / Administration Frequency / Duration of Treatment

· This treatment should be of short duration.

· The usual dosage is 2 to 6 tablets per day to be divided into one or two doses.

· In children over six years of age, this dose will be reduced by half.

· The effect of this drug usually only occurs after 24 hours.

IN ALL CASES CONFORM TO THE ORDER OF YOUR DOCTOR STRICTLY.

Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose

Not applicable.

Instructions for omission of one or more doses

Not applicable.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Description of adverse reactions

Like all medicines, JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet is likely to have side effects, although not everyone is subject to it:

· Possibility of diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased blood potassium (monitoring of this treatment may include control of potassium in the blood).

If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any of the side effects gets serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE JAMYLENE 50 mg, coated tablet?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.

Storage conditions

No special storage conditions.

If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full list of active substances and excipients

What contains JAMYLENE 50 mg coated tablet?

The active substance is:

Sodium docusate ............................................... .................................................. ......................... 50 mg

For a coated tablet.

The other components are:

Hydrated silica, neutral calcium phosphate, polyvidone excipient, crosslinked polyvidone (vinyl-1-pyrrolidone-2 homopolymer), hydrogenated castor oil.

Coating : shellac, gum arabic, talc, cellulose acetophthalate, sucrose, polysorbate 60, titanium dioxide, orange yellow S (E 110), wax E (Montan ester) (1) , carnauba wax.

(1)Composition of wax E (ester of Montan) : ethylene glycol esterified by acids extracted from Montan wax, mainly montanic acid.

Pharmaceutical form and content

What is JAMYLENE 50 mg, coated tablet and contents of the pack?

This medication is in the form of a coated tablet. Boxes of 40 or 400.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different

Holder

AJC INVEST

6, rue de la Rochefoucauld

16000 ANGOULEME

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PHARMA DEVELOPMENT

Industrial Zone of Corbigny

Chemin de Marcy

58800 CORBIGNY

Maker

LABORATORY AJC PHARMA

Fontaury Factory

16120 Chateauneuf-sur-Charente

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

Date of approval of the notice

The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.

AMM under exceptional circumstances

Not applicable.

Internet Information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

Not applicable.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

JAMYLÈNE

Stimulating laxative

sodium docusate

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

JAMYLENE: 50 mg tablet (orange); box of 40.
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Laboratory PHARMA DEVELOPPEMENT SA

COMPOSITION (summary)
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Sodium Docusate 50 mg
Peanut oil +
Castor oil +
Sucrose +

INDICATIONS (summary)
This drug is related to stimulant laxatives . It increases the secretions of the intestine and the volume of the stools.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of constipation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
  • allergy to peanut,
  • inflammatory bowel diseases;
  • constipation or abdominal pain due to obstruction of the digestive tract: intestinal constriction, fecal matter (stool plug);
  • child under 6 years of age.
WARNING (Contents)
This medication should be used episodically and in a very brief cure: no more than 8 to 10 days.
Its regular use can result in: It should only be used in exceptional cases in children.
Stop treatment in case of diarrhea or abdominal pain.
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
This medicine may interact with paraffin oil and medicines that may cause torsades de pointes . In addition inform your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking corticosteroids (except topical treatment) of diuretics , or medicines containing digoxin, digitoxin, or amphotericin B by way intravenously.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
This medication is not recommended during the first 3 months of pregnancy and during lactation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water.
The laxative effect is not immediate. It usually occurs about 24 hours after taking the medication.

Usual dosage:

  • Adult: 2 to 6 tablets per day, to be distributed in 1 or 2 taken.
  • Children from 6 to 15 years: 1 to 3 tablets per day.
TIPS (summary)
The treatment of constipation is essentially based on hygiene measures: high-fiber food, abundant drinks, regular physical activity and time to get to the saddle.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Diarrhea, abdominal pain.


GLOSSARY (summary)


allergy
Skin reaction (itching, pimples, swelling) or general discomfort occurring after contact with a particular substance, use of a medication, or ingestion of food. The main forms of allergy are eczema, urticaria, asthma, angioedema and allergic shock (anaphylactic shock). Food allergy can also result in digestive disorders.


corticosteroids
Substance close to cortisone. The natural corticoids, necessary for the functioning of the organism, are made by the adrenal glands. Synthetic corticosteroids, chemical derivatives of cortisone, are used as powerful anti-inflammatory drugs.


addiction
Psychic or physical need caused by taking certain natural or medicinal substances. This condition may be accompanied, at cessation of the catch, by various symptoms, grouped under the term of withdrawal syndrome.


diuretics
Medication allowing increased kidney water removal. Most often, this loss of water follows the loss of salts caused by the drug (salidiuretic).
Diuretics are mainly used in the treatment of high blood pressure, while their mechanism of action in this disease is poorly understood. They are also prescribed in acute or chronic heart failure, edema and other rarer ailments.
These drugs cause loss of sodium and potassium (except for some of them called "potassium-sparing"). Their prolonged administration therefore requires regular blood potassium control, to avoid heart problems that may result from hypokalemia (lack of potassium in the blood). Lack of sodium is another possible but less frequent consequence of the prolonged use of diuretics; it is also detected by a blood test.


fecal impaction
Stool plug in the rectum or in the colon. It is to be feared in the elderly or constipated, or those who remain bedridden for a long time. It exposes to a risk of obstruction of the digestive tract.


stimulating laxatives
A powerful but irritating laxative for the digestive tract, responsible for a loss of mineral salts (potassium, etc.) by the body. Its prolonged use causes an addiction: it is no longer possible to go to the saddle without medication. In the long term, definitive lesions of the internal wall of the intestine may appear (laxative disease).


potassium
Mineral element present in large quantities in the body.
See also: kalaemia.


torsades de pointes
Severe heart rhythm disorder, favored by:
  • hypokalaemia or situations favoring it: significant and prolonged diarrhea, repeated use of stimulant laxative, etc.,
  • a heart too slow,
  • a visible predisposition on the electrocardiogram,
  • taking certain medications.
Drugs that can cause torsades de pointes include quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol, ibutilide, certain neuroleptics, cisapride, diphenemil, halofantrine, mizolastine, pentamidine, moxifloxacin and erythromycin.


symptomatic treatment
Treatment that suppresses or alleviates the symptoms of a disease without addressing its cause.


heart rhythm disorders
Severe or benign anomaly of the frequency of contractions of the heart. Extrasystole is contraction occurring just before or after a normal contraction, often perceived as a slight shock in the chest. Fibrillation is an irregular and disorderly contraction. Other disorders include torsades de pointes, Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, Bouveret's disease, tachysystolia, flutter and atrioventricular block, etc.


way
  • Pathway (route of administration) used to administer drugs: oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal, transdermal.
  • Set of hollow organs allowing the passage of air (airways), food (digestive tract), urine (urinary tract), bile (bile ducts), etc.

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