The drug "Slabilen" is a tool designed to treat constipation.
Therapeutic properties of the drug "Slabilen"
Patient reviews indicate its effectiveness. Indeed, the medicine has a reflex effect. The active substance sodium picosulfate, entering the large intestine, undergoes hydrolysis under the influence of microflora.
As a result, an active metabolite appears, which has the main therapeutic effect. Picosulfate irritates the nerve endings of the intestinal mucosa, causing acceleration of wall contractions. This is the effect of relaxation. Also, the drug reduces the absorption of ions and water, causing an increase in
pressure (osmotic) and the volume of the intestinal contents, which accelerates peristalsis. The action of the drug manifests itself 12 hours after its administration, when it reaches the distant parts of the large intestine. The medicine is made in the form of drops, which are in a bottle with a dropper-dispenser.
Indications for the use of the drug "Slabilen"
Reviews about using the tool are good. The drug is effective for treating a group of ailments of the gastrointestinal system, with low tone and intestinal motility (atonic constipation). The medicine eliminates the difficulty of defecation with cracks in the anus and hemorrhoidal lesions, as well as with proctitis (inflammation of the rectum).
The tool is used in preparation for colonoscopy, diagnostic biopsy, sigmoidoscopy.
Contraindications of the drug "Slabilen"
Reviews of doctors do not recommend the use of a remedy for the treatment of constipation associated with such serious health conditions as infringement of a hernia (umbilical, inguinal), intestinal obstruction, inflammatory changes in the pelvis and abdominal cavity, peritonitis, cystitis, and uterine bleeding. In such cases, the use of a medication can not only complicate the diagnosis, but also complicate the patient’s condition, especially with abdominal pain of unknown origin. If you do not take the components, it is also forbidden to drink the medicine "Slabilen". Laxative may increase pain in case of spastic constipation . In this case, taking the medicine is strictly not recommended. The use of the drug is contraindicated for children under 4 years of age. With caution should be treated during pregnancy.
The use of the drug "Slabilen"
Reviews of doctors indicate the following treatment regimen. To eliminate constipation, the drug is taken at bedtime with a liquid. Children are recommended to give 8 drops or more, but the dose should not exceed 15 drops.
Adults are prescribed 10 to 20 drops, raising the volume of the drug to 30 units with an insufficient effect. Since the medication does not have a specific taste, it can be given to children with food or drink.
The drug is weak: price and side effects
The estimated cost of the drops is 110 rubles. In rare cases, side effects are possible, which are expressed in the form of diarrhea, decreased pressure, muscle cramps, and weakness.