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Bébégel Single-Dose Rectal Gel for Constipation in Infants
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Bébégel Single-Dose Rectal Gel for Constipation in Infants

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Order Bébégel single-dose rectal gel for infant constipation, available for purchase at our online pharmacy. This medication is a single-use gel. It is recommended for certain types of constipation and as preparation for certain procedures (rectoscopy) in children and infants.

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Bébégel Single-Dose Rectal Gel for Infant Constipation

For warnings, precautions, and contraindications, please refer to the package insert.

Description of Bébégel

This medication is a single-use gel. It is recommended for certain types of constipation and as preparation for certain medical procedures (rectoscopy).

Occasional constipation:

This may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (travel). This medication may be helpful as a short-term treatment. If you experience recent constipation that cannot be explained by a change in lifestyle, or constipation accompanied by pain, fever, or abdominal swelling, you should consult a doctor.

Chronic constipation(long-term constipation):

This may be due to two causes:

  • either a bowel condition that requires medical attention,
  • or an imbalance in bowel function due to dietary habits and lifestyle.

Treatment includes, among other things:

  • increasing dietary intake of plant-based foods (green vegetables, raw vegetables, whole-grain bread, fruit)
  • increased consumption of water and fruit juice
  • an increase in physical activity (sports, walking)
  • retraining the defecation reflex,
  • sometimes, the addition of bran to the diet.

Dosage of Bébégel

The cannula may be lubricated to facilitate insertion.

  • Adults and children over 6 years of age: 1 dose 5 to 30 minutes before the desired time to have a bowel movement; repeat once within the next half hour or hour in cases of persistent constipation
  • Children 2 to 6 years of age: 1 dose 5 to 30 minutes before the desired time to have a bowel movement.
  • Infants: Consult your doctor.

IN ALL CASES, STRICTLY FOLLOW YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION

Composition

The active ingredient in Bébégel is:
Glycerol 3.900 g
For a single-dose container

The other ingredients are:
Gelatin, drinking water.

Never use BEBEGEL, a rectal gel in a single-dose container, in the following case:

  • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients in BEBEGEL, single-dose rectal gel.

IF IN DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

Warning regarding Bébégel:
DO NOT USE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.

It is advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Special considerations for children: In children, the treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietary measures: specifically, using the correct amount of water with infant formula, a diet rich in plant-based foods, and the addition of fruit juice.

Treatment with a rectal laxative without medical advice is contraindicated (regular use may interfere with the normal functioning of the defecation reflex).

Precautions

To avoid potential interactions with other medications, you should always inform your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking this medication. It is best to avoid using this medication if you have a hemorrhoid flare-up, an anal fissure, or ulcerative colitis.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.

Taking or using other medications:
TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST OF ANY OTHER TREATMENTS YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
In general, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Packaging

Box of 6 single-dose containers

Summary of Product Characteristics (ANSM)

Warnings Regarding Medications for Digestive Problems

Please note: Medications are not like other products. Read the medication guide carefully before ordering. Keep medications out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Be aware of potential interactions with your current medications. 

  • Please inform your online pharmacist of any current treatments to identify potential interactions. The order confirmation form includes a personalized message field for this purpose.
  • Click hereto view the package insert for this medication on the website of the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety.

Pharmacovigilance Report an adverse drug reaction(s)

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NOTICE

ANSM - Updated on: 20/07/2017

Name of the medicinal product

BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose container

Glycerol

framed

Read this leaflet carefully before you start using 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 a physician.

· 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 IS BEBEGEL, rectal gel in a single-dose container AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

2. BEFORE YOU USE BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose containers?

3. HOW TO USE BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose container?

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO STORE BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose container?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS BEBEGEL, rectal gel in a single-dose container AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Not applicable.

Therapeutic indications

This medication is a single use gel. It is recommended in certain constipations and as preparation for certain examinations (rectoscopy).

2. BEFORE YOU USE BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose containers?

List of information needed before taking the medication

Not applicable.

Cons-indications

Never use BEBEGEL, rectal gel in a single dose container in the following case:

· if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of BEBEGEL, rectal gel in a single-dose container.

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 BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose container:

Caution

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 the change in lifestyle, constipation accompanied by pain, fever, swelling of the abdomen must make seek the opinion of the doctor.

Chronic constipation (long-term constipation):

It can be linked to two causes:

· a disease of the intestine that requires treatment by the physician,

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

Treatment includes:

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

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

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

· a rehabilitation of the defecation reflex,

· sometimes, adding sound to the diet.

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

Special case of the child:

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

Treatment with rectal laxatives without medical advice is contraindicated (regular intake may interfere with the normal functioning of the defecation reflex).

Precautions for use

In order to avoid possible interactions with other medicines, this treatment should be reported to your doctor or pharmacist.

It is best to avoid the use of this medication in case of hemorrhoidal outbreak, annular fissure or ulcerative colitis. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for advice.

Interaction with other medicines

Taking or using other medicines:

TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEVERAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IT MUST BE INFORMED SYSTEMATICALLY OF ANY OTHER TREATMENT IN PROGRESS AT YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR 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

This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

In general, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with known effect

Not applicable.

3. HOW TO USE BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose container?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

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

Dosage

The cannula can be lubricated to facilitate insertion.

Adults and children over 6 years :

A dose 5 to 30 minutes before the chosen time to go to the saddle to renew once in the half hour or the following hour in case of constipation rebel.

Children from 2 to 6 years :

A dose 5 to 30 minutes before the chosen time to go to the saddle.

infants

Consult your doctor.

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

Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose

If you have used more BEBEGEL, rectal gel in a single dose container you should:

Excessive use may exacerbate adverse effects.

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, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

 

· sensation of anal burns.

Declaration of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance 

By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.

5. HOW TO STORE BEBEGEL, rectal gel in single dose container?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use BEBEGEL, rectal gel in a single-dose container after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging.

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 does BEBEGEL contain, rectal gel in single dose containers?

The active substance is :

Glycerol ................................................. .................................................. ....................................... 3,900 g

For a single-dose container.

The other components are :

Gelatin, drinking water.

Pharmaceutical form and content

What is BEBEGEL, rectal gel in a single-dose container and contents of the pack?

This medication is in the form of a rectal gel. Box of 6 unidose containers.

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

MEDA PHARMA

40-44 WASHINGTON STREET

75008 PARIS

exploiting

MYLAN MEDICAL SAS

40-44 Washington Street

75008 PARIS

Maker

MEDA MANUFACTURING

AVENUE JF KENNEDY

33700 MERIGNAC

 

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 ANSM website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

Not applicable.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

BÉBÉGEL

Rectal Laxative

glycerol

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

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

BABEGEL: rectal gel; box of 6 unidose containers of 5 g.
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Laboratory Meda Pharma

COMPOSITION (summary)
unidose
Glycerol 3.9 g

INDICATIONS (summary)
It is a laxative administered by way rectally. It triggers a contraction of the rectum which allows the evacuation of the stool.
It is used in the treatment of constipation, especially when stools accumulate in the rectum and the repeated pushes do not allow to evacuate them. It is also used to prepare the rectum before an endoscopic examination (rectoscopy).
WARNING (Contents)
Laxatives administered by way rectal should not be used without medical advice prolonged: they may prevent the normal reflex expulsion of stool.
Precautions are necessary in the person with hemorrhoids , anal fissure or ulcerative colitis .
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
This medication may be used on an ad hoc basis to treat constipation of pregnant or nursing women.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
Remove the cap, insert the cannula into the rectum and empty the contents of the single-dose container by pressure. The cannula can be lubricated to facilitate insertion.
The unidose should be administered 5 to 30 minutes before the chosen time for the saddle.

Usual dosage:

  • Adult and child over 6 years: 1 unidose, to be renewed 1 hour later in case of constipation rebel.
  • Child 2 to 6 years: 1 unit per day.
  • Infant: 1 unit per day, 2 days out of 3.
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)
Prolonged use may cause sensation of anal burn and exceptionally inflammations of the rectum.


GLOSSARY (summary)


anal fissure
Small crevice around the anus, often little or not visible, causing sharp pains during and after the saddle.


hemorrhoids
Abnormal dilation of a vein of the anus or rectum developing either externally or internally. It may cause bleeding.


inflammations
Natural reaction of the organism against an element recognized as foreign. It manifests itself locally by redness, heat, pain or swelling.


ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory disease of the rectum and colon, which evolves by flare-ups. Each flare is accompanied by fever, bloody stools.


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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