Ficolax plus

Gastrointestinal

•   Laxative
•   Chronic constipation
•   Helps promote regular intestine transit
•   Constipation during pregnancy

Producing country:

Iran

Pharmaceutical form:

sachet

Indications:

Laxative

Chronic constipation

Helps promote regular intestine transit

Constipation during pregnancy

Administration and Dosage:

Empty the contents of the sachet into a large glass of water, mix well and drink.
•   For adults: Take 1 to 2 sachets a day.
•   Children between 6-12 years old: 1 sachet a day.
•   Children between 3-6 years old: It is recommended consult with a doctor.

Technical Specifications:

This product is made from high quality local and imported herbs organically planted and ‎harvested. It has been formulated by ‎Iran Darouk Pharmaceuticals.

Expiry date:

2 Years

Drug interactions:

•   Concurrent use of this drug with anti-diabetes medications may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
•   Avoid concurrent use of this drugs with liquorice due to increasing the risk of hypokalemia.
•   Psyllium husk decreases absorbance of some minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, Iron, copper and zinc), vitamin B12, cardiac glycosides and coumarin derivatives.
•   Concurrent use of psyllium husk with lithium salts decreases the plasma concentration of Lithium and prevents absorption of Lithium in the digestive tract. Dosing adjustments may be necessary.
•   Psyllium husk may decrease the rate and the amount of Carbamazepine absorption.

Physical characteristics:

There are 7 sachets and each one contains 10g powder in cardboard box; patient information leaflet inside.

Storage:

Store in a dry place, keep away from direct sunlight, below 25 °C.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.

‎Disposal
Do not put into sewer lines. Dispose in the everyday rubbish bin.‎

Contraindications and precautions:

When NOT to take it
•   Ficolax plus should not be used in intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis, asthma, rectal bleeding with unknown origin, ulcers and any adhesion in digestive tract (or GI obstruction), nausea, vomiting, drug hypersensitivity, hypertension, throat problems and difficulty swallowing.
•   Avoid taking this drug if you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients.
•   Individuals with special condition or under special medication, consult with a healthcare professional before use.

Precautions
•   Consume at least 6-8 glasses of water per day to help soften the stool and prevent dehydration. This is important due to excessive excretion of water in the stool.
•   This medicine interferes with the absorption of other medicines in the two hours following ingestion. So, other medicines should be used at least two hours after taking this product.
•   In case allergic reactions occur (Sneeze, wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat) discontinue use and consult your physician.
•   Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders.

Side effects
Temporary indigestion and flatulence may be experienced at the beginning of treatment, but they will be alleviated by continuing the treatment. Allergic reactions to this drug have also been reported.

Use during pregnancy and lactation:

This drug should be used under physician’s prescription during pregnancy and lactation.

Product ID:

8519025852125100

Mechanism of Action:

The property of psyllium husk in molding and cohesion of feces causes the volume of feces to increase and the bulky feces put pressure on the wall of the colon and stimulate its movement. In some cases, when the stool is very hard and dry and it is painful to pass through the colon, the ability of psyllium husk in absorbing water, reduces the density of the stool and its glaze lubricates the wall of the colon, making it easier to pass colon. Based on human experiments, this plant has been shown to be a laxative, cholesterol-lowering, antihypertensive and expectorant properties. According to traditional medicine, fig is believed to be laxative, diaphoretic, tranquilizer of heat, thirst and sexual tonic and also eliminates splenitis and hemorrhoids. Fig fruit is a mild laxative and helps digestion.

Active Ingredients and Components :

Ficolax plus as natural laxative is made from Psyllium husk powder (Plantago ovata L.) and Ficus caria fruit (Fig). Each sachet contains 4.15 g Psyllium husk powder and 0.8 g Fig.

Ficolax plus

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