The medicine 'Regulax'. Reviews

The drug "Regulax" is available in the form of fruit cubes, as well as a colorless transparent solution. The drug refers to the pharmacotherapeutic group of laxatives. The active component (in solution) is sodium picosulfate monohydrate . Additional substances: sorbitol 70% solution, distilled water, propylene glycol.

The drug "Regulaks Pikosulfat" (experts' comments indicate this) starts to work after ten to twelve hours after application. The active form of the agent, formed by hydrolysis under the influence of the activity of intestinal microorganisms, has an exciting effect on the nerve structures in the intestinal wall. As a result of this process, the content moves faster, the absorption of water and electrolytes decreases. The medicine "Regulax" (drops), doctors' reviews confirm this, after ingestion is not subjected to absorption and hepatic-intestinal circulation.

The drug is indicated for atonic constipation. The drug "Regulax" (reviews of patients confirm this) contributes to the effective regulation of the stool with cracks anus, proctitis, hemorrhoids. Medication is used in preparation for surgery, radiology and instrumental research.

The medicine "Regulax" (the experts' reviews are unanimous in this) should not be used in case of intestinal obstruction, hypersensitivity, strangulated hernia. Contraindications include peritonitis, inflammatory phenomena of acute course in the organs in the abdominal cavity, with abdominal pains (of an unexplained nature). The drug "Regulax" is not prescribed for bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, cystitis, metrorrhagia, severe dehydration. Contraindicated agent for spastic constipation, in the first trimester of pregnancy. The medication is not prescribed for children under four years of age.

The drug "Regulax" (the doctors' testimonies testify to this) is most expedient to take at night once a day. For adults, the initial dose is thirteen drops, with stable constipation - twenty-six. For children, the recommended dosage is five to eight drops. In accordance with the obtained therapeutic effect, the amount of the drug is decreased or increased.

During lactation, the drug should be taken with caution.

When using the drug "Regulax" is likely the emergence of dehydration, diarrhea, abdominal pain. In some cases, a water-electrolyte balance disorder, lowering blood pressure, weakness, convulsive state can be noted.

With the simultaneous use of cardiac glycosides and "Regulax" medication (expert reviews confirm this), it is possible to increase sensitivity to the former.

The combined use of the drug with glucocorticosteroids and diuretics may increase the risk of electrolyte disturbances.

The laxative effect of the medication "Regulax" can reduce antibiotic drugs.

Overdose is likely to increase adverse reactions. Along with this, it is noted (with a chronic overdose against a background of prolonged use) ischemia of the mucosa in the large intestine, lesion of the renal tubules. Probably the development of urolithiasis, secondary hyperaldosteronism.

As a treatment, correction of water-electrolyte balance disorders, gastric lavage is applied. Showing spasmolytic drugs.

Specialists note that the use of the drug "Regulax" is advisable only in the case when other remedies (correction of the diet, intake of drugs that increase the volume of intestinal contents) did not yield a therapeutic result.

Before using the medication, consult a physician.