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Sorbitol DELALANDE 5G BAGS 2
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Sorbitol DELALANDE 5G BAGS 2

Brand : Sanofi Aventis Sanofi Aventis
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Sorbitol Delalande 5g is a drug indicated in adults for the treatment of occasional constipation and in difficult digestion (slow digestion, bloating). It is an osmotic laxative that further increases the hydration of the intestinal contents, and the acceleration of intestinal transit.

SORBITOL DELALANDE 5G SACHETS 2

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

Description

Sorbitol Delalande 5g is a drug indicated in adults for the treatment of occasional constipation and in cases of difficult digestion (sluggish digestion, bloating). It is an osmotic laxative which allows the increase of the hydration of the intestinal contents, and the acceleration of the intestinal transit . Reserved for adults.

Constipation is a symptom of a decrease in the frequency of bowel movements. In general, there is a severe shortage of water for them to function properly. Relieve constipation fairly quickly, using natural means and items available almost anywhere in the world!
Steps to take against constipation

  • Drink water
  • Eat fruits and vegetables
  • Eat plums
  • To exercise

Composition of this drug

  • Sorbitol 5 g for one sachet

Dosage

  • Treatment of occasional constipation : 1 sachet in the morning on an empty stomach
  • Treatment of difficult digestion   : 1 to 3 sachets per day to be taken before meals or during troubles.

The maximum duration of treatment without medical advice is one week.

Contraindications

  • Bowel and colon disease, constipation due to medication, obstruction of bile ducts
  • Oral use
  • Read the instructions carefully

Conditioning

Box of 20 sachets

Warnings on drugs that treat digestive issues

Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 30/11/2015

Name of the medicinal product

SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g, powder for oral solution in sachet-dose

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This is an authorized and controlled medicinal product (see Identification No on the outer packaging)

· This medication can be used in self-medication, ie used without consultation or prescription from a doctor.

· If symptoms persist, worsen or new symptoms appear, seek advice from your pharmacist or doctor.

· This leaflet is designed to help you use this medicine. Keep there, you might need to reread it.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN.

Review summary

In this notice :

1. WHAT IS SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in sachet-dose AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in sachet-dose?

3. HOW TO TAKE SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g, powder for oral solution in sachet-dose?

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO STORE SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in sachet-dose AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

OSMOTIC LAXATIVE.

Therapeutic indications

This medication is indicated in adults for the treatment of occasional constipation and in case of difficult digestion (slowness to digestion, bloating).

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in sachet-dose?

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

Never take SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in sachet-dose in the following cases:

· certain diseases of the intestine and colon (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease ...),

· abdominal pain of indeterminate cause,

· your constipation follows the taking of certain medications.

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 SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in sachet-dose:

Special warnings

NO PROLONGED USE WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.

The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance (rare hereditary disease).

Occasional constipation

It may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (travel). The drug may be an aid in short treatment.

Patients are advised to seek medical advice before starting or continuing treatment if:

· unexplained recent constipation by changing lifestyle,

· constipation accompanied by vomiting and stopping the emission of gases (occlusion), pain in the abdomen, fever, bloating (stomach swelling), blood in the stool, weight loss.

Indeed these signs can be the symptoms of a more serious disease.

Digestion difficult

Patients are advised to seek medical advice before starting or continuing treatment if:

· diarrhea,

· abdominal pain,

· vomiting.

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

Precautions for use

Do not take this medicine if you have biliary tract obstruction.

In patients who are usually bedridden or whose physical activity is very low, a medical examination is necessary before any treatment with this drug.

In elderly people, ensure that the daily intake of water is sufficient.

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

Interaction with other medicines

Taking or using other medicines

IN ORDER TO AVOID INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEVERAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, and in particular Kayexalate (a medicine used in the treatment of hyperkalaemia), IT SHOULD BE INFORMED SYSTEMATICALLY OF ANY OTHER PROCESSING 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 will only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.

If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as he alone can judge the need to continue.

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

Not applicable.

3. HOW TO TAKE SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g, powder for oral solution in sachet-dose?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

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

Dosage

In case of occasional constipation in adults :

· 1 sachet in the morning on an empty stomach.

In case of difficult digestion in adults :

· 1 to 3 sachets per day to be taken before meals or at the time of the troubles.

Method and route of administration

Oral use.

Dissolve the contents of the sachet in half a glass of water.

Duration of the treatment

Occasional constipation in adults:

Do not continue treatment without medical advice after 1 week.

Digestion difficult (slow digestion, bloating):

Do not continue treatment without medical advice after 1 week.

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, SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g, powder for oral solution in sachet-dose is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to it.

· risk of diarrhea and abdominal pain, especially in patients with functional colopathies,

· possibility of abdominal bloating.

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 SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in a sachet-dose 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 does SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g contain, powder for oral solution in sachet-dose?

The active substance is:

Sorbitol ................................................. .................................................. ............................................... 5 g

For a sachet-dose.

Pharmaceutical form and content

What is SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g powder for oral solution in sachet-dose and contents of the pack?

This medication is in powder form for oral solution.

Box of 20 sachets-doses.

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

SANOFI-AVENTIS FRANCE

82 AVENUE RASPAIL

94250 GENTILLY

exploiting

SANOFI AVENTIS FRANCE

82 AVENUE RASPAIL

94250 GENTILLY

Maker

SANOFI WINTHROP INDUSTRIE

196, AVENUE DU MARECHAL JUNE

45200 AMILLY

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

SANITARY EDUCATION COUNCILS

This medication is intended to relieve occasional constipation of the adult or a difficult digestion (slowness to digestion, bloating).

Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

In order to limit the onset of symptoms, observe as much as possible the following hygiene rules:

If you suffer from occasional constipation:

· increase the dietary intakes of vegetable products rich in fiber (green vegetables, raw vegetables, whole bread, fruits ...),

· increase the consumption of water and fruit juices,

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

· perform a rehabilitation of the defecation reflex,

· sometimes add sound to your diet.

If you suffer from difficult digestion:

· vary your diet,

· avoid the practice of an important effort just after the meal,

· avoid tobacco and limit alcohol consumption,

· avoid abundant meals rich in fats or sugars,

· normalize your weight and do physical exercise like walking.

YOUR PHARMACIST, YOUR DOCTOR, KNOWS THE MEDICINES WELL.

DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THEM.

NEVER LEAVE A MEDICINE TO THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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SORBITOL DELALANDE

Osmotic laxative

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

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

SORBITOL DELALANDE 5 g: powder for oral solution; box of 20 sachets of 5 g.
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Laboratory Sanofi-Aventis France

COMPOSITION (summary)
p sachet
sorbitol 5 g

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medication is an osmotic laxative . It attracts water into the intestine, increases stool volume and facilitates digestion.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of constipation and in the adjunctive treatment of difficult digestions.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
  • inflammatory bowel disease,
  • intestinal occlusion or risk of occlusion,
  • abdominal pain of unknown cause.
WARNING (Contents)
It is necessary to drink plenty of water, especially in case of dilation of the colon, bed rest and in the elderly.
In case of repeated or prolonged abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea, this medication should not be taken without medical advice.
Precautions are necessary in cases of intolerance to fructose, severe hepatic insufficiency and in people with complications that may obstruct the bile duct .
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
This medication may interact with drugs containing an ion exchange resin ( KAYEXALATE ).
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
This medicine contains only presumed safe substances during pregnancy or lactation. However, do not use it prolonged without the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
The contents of the sachets must be dissolved in half a glass of water.
In people with colitis, the medication should be taken preferably after meals.

Usual dosage:

  • Adult :
    • constipation: 1 sachet in the morning on an empty stomach;
    • difficult digestions: 1 to 3 sachets per day, before meals or at the time of the troubles.
The duration of treatment should be limited to one week without medical advice.
TIPS (summary)
This medicinal product may be freely available in certain pharmacies; nevertheless, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.
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, feeling bloated.


GLOSSARY (summary)


Hepatic insufficiency
Inability of the liver to perform its function, which is essentially the elimination of some waste, but also the synthesis of many biological substances essential to the body: albumin, cholesterol and coagulation factors (vitamin K, etc.).


intolerance
Undesirable effect, most often digestive, when taking a drug. The irritation of the stomach due to aspirin is intolerance and not an allergy.


osmotic laxative
Laxative to make stools more liquid by retaining water in the contents of the intestine. It is devoid of toxicity.


treatment
Treatment that complements the action of a specific treatment, but generally does not achieve healing on its own.


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


Biliary
Excretory pathways leading the bile of the liver to the duodenum. They include the bile duct and the gall bladder, which stores excess bile between meals.

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