NOTICE
ANSM - Updated on : 19/02/2025
Name of medicinal product
RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository
Oxtail extract
Box
Please read this leaflet carefully before using this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist for any advice or information you may need.
- If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
- You should contact your doctor if you do not feel any improvement or if you feel less well after several days.
What does this leaflet contain?
1. What is RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository and what is it used for?
2. What do I need to know before using RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository?
3. How do I use RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How should RECTOPANBILINE ADULT suppositories be stored?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class: rectal laxative. ATC code: A06AB
This medicine is a suppository. It is recommended for certain types of constipation and as a preparation for certain examinations (rectoscopy).
2. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW BEFORE USING RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository?
Never use RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository:
- if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine, as listed in section 6.
- in children under 12 years of age, unless prescribed by a doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository.
Special warnings
DO NOT USE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.
Occasional constipation:
This may be due to a recent change in lifestyle (travel). The drug can be used as a short-term treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by a change in lifestyle, or any constipation accompanied by pain, fever or swelling of the abdomen, should be referred to your doctor.
Chronic constipation (long-term constipation):
There are two possible causes:
- or an intestinal disease requiring medical attention,
- or an imbalance in bowel function due to dietary and lifestyle habits.
Treatment includes
- increasing dietary intake of plant-based products (green vegetables, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruit, etc.),
- increased consumption of water and fruit juices,
- increased physical activity (sports, walking, etc.),
- reeducation of the defecation reflex,
- sometimes adding bran to the diet.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Precautions for use
This drug should not be used in cases of hemorrhoidal flare-ups, anal fissures or ulcerative colitis.
Children
Not applicable.
Other medicinal products and RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository with food and drink
Not applicable.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Under normal conditions of use, this medicine may be used occasionally during pregnancy and lactation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and use of machinery
Not applicable.
RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository contains glycerol.
This medicine may have a mild laxative effect.
3. HOW TO USE RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository?
Always use this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.
Dosage
The suppository can be soaked in cold water to facilitate its introduction.
Adults: 1 adult suppository 5 to 30 minutes before bowel movements, to be repeated 1 more time in the next half-hour or hour in the event of stubborn constipation.
Maximum dosage of 2 suppositories per day.
If you have used more RECTOPANBILINE ADULTS suppository than you should have
Not applicable.
If you forget to use RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository
Not applicable.
If you stop using RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this drug may cause undesirable effects, but they do not occur systematically in everyone.
- Sensation of anal burning.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, please tell 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: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM) and the network of Centres Régionaux de Pharmacovigilance - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information on drug safety.
5. HOW TO USE RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository?
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date indicated on the outer packaging after EXP. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
Store at temperatures below 25°C.
Do not use this medicine if you notice any visible signs of deterioration.
Do not dispose of any medicine down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist to dispose of any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What RECTOPANBILINE ADULTS, suppository contains
- The active ingredients are :
Bile fluid extract titrated to 12.86% cholic acid....................................................... 0.700 g
Bile fluid extract :
Extract of bovine bile titrated to 45% (m/m) cholic acid............................................. 0.200 g
Purified water.................................................................................................................... 0.500 g
For 1 suppository.
- Other ingredients include: essence danis, gelatin, caramel colorant (E 150), glycerol.
What is RECTOPANBILINE ADULT, suppository and what does it contain?
This medicine comes in suppository form. Box of 10 suppositories.
Marketing authorization holder
MEDA PHARMA
1 BIS PLACE DE LA DEFENSE TOUR TRINITY
92400 COURBEVOIE
Marketing authorization holder
COOPERATION PHARMACEUTIQUE FRANCAISE
PLACE LUCIEN AUVERT
77020 MELUN CEDEX
Manufacturer
MEDA MANUFACURING
AVENUE J.F. KENNEDY
33700 MERIGNAC
or
RECIPHARM PARETS, S.L.U.
RAMON Y CALAL, 2
PARETS DEL VALLES
E-08150 BARCELONA
SPAIN
Product names in member states of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date on which this leaflet was revised was :
[to be completed subsequently by the holder].
Other
Detailed information on this drug is available on the ANSM (France) website.