The drug "Microlax" instructions for use is as a combined laxative that promotes rapid bowel cleansing. The active components contained in its composition, dilute the contents of the stomach and enhance peristalsis by stimulating the flow of additional water. All this, in turn, leads to a softening of feces (due to peptization) and at times facilitates the process of emptying. It should be emphasized that the laxative "Microlax" does not show any undesirable systemic effects and does not have any irritating effect on the intestinal wall.
This tool is produced in the form of microclysters with a volume of five milliliters, intended for single use. Externally, the laxative preparation "Microlax" (instructions for use confirms this) is a viscous, colorless and cloudy solution. The composition of this tool as active ingredients includes 90 milligrams of sodium citrate, 12.9 milligrams of 70% sodium lauryl sulfoacetate and 893 milligrams of a 70% sorbitol solution.
To use the laxative medicine "Microlax", the instruction for use recommends to people suffering from constipation. In addition, this combination agent is often prescribed in medical institutions during preparatory procedures before surgery or before rectal examinations. Both adults and children, as well as women bearing a child and women who breast-feed can use the drug for constipation "Microlax".
Use this combination tool can only be rectally, by introducing directly into the rectum. In this case, according to the annotation that comes with the kit, the procedure for using this laxative drug is as follows. First you need to remove the seal from the tip of the tube. Then you should lightly press the bottle in order to release the available air from it. After that, it is recommended to lubricate the tip with petroleum jelly to facilitate the introduction of microclysters and only then introduce it into the rectum. Next, you need to completely squeeze the drug solution out of the tube. In conclusion, remove the tip while continuing to squeeze the vial tightly. This laxative drug begins to act approximately five to fifteen minutes after administration.
Use the medicine "Microlax" instructions for use categorically prohibits people with individual intolerance to any of the components contained in its composition. As for the possible side effects associated with the use of this laxative, they are observed very rarely. In exceptional cases, patients complain of a burning sensation in the rectum. In addition, allergic reactions such as, for example, skin rash, urticaria, or pruritus, can sometimes occur. All these symptoms disappear on their own after discontinuation of the drug.