Laxido Orange is a laxative used to treat constipation and faecal impaction. It contains macrogol 3350 and electrolytes including sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium chloride.

Key features:

Laxido treats constipation and faecal impaction.
Macrogol 3350 softens faeces to relieve constipation.
Laxido contains electrolytes to maintain normal body levels.

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with this product?

Laxido Orange effectively treats symptoms associated with constipation, particularly chronic constipation, and faecal impaction, a build-up of hard faeces in the bowel due to prolonged constipation. By softening faeces and easing their passage, Laxido Orange provides relief from constipation, while the electrolytes help maintain the body's normal levels of sodium, potassium, and water during treatment.

How does Laxido Orange work?

Macrogol 3350 makes faeces softer and easier to pass, providing relief from constipation. The electrolytes help to maintain the body's normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while being treated for constipation.

How long does it take for Laxido to work?

Macrogol, the active ingredient in Laxido, works by increasing the size and softness of your stool, making it easier for it to pass through your digestive system. This process helps relieve constipation by allowing the stool to move through the bowels more easily. It typically takes 1 to 2 days for Macrogol to work, so it's important to be patient while waiting for its effects to take place. If you are still experiencing constipation after 3 days, it's advisable to speak to a doctor for further guidance and possible alternative treatments.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Macrogol 3350 13.125g, Sodium Chloride 350.7mg, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 178.5mg, Potassium Chloride 46.6mg.

The content of electrolyte ions per sachet following reconstitution in 125ml of water is equivalent to: Sodium 65mmol/l, Chloride 53mmol/l, Hydrogen Carbonate (Bicarbonate) 17mmol/l, Potassium 5.4mmol/l.

Usage and Instructions

Read the leaflet before starting the treatment.

Chronic Constipation:

A course of treatment for chronic constipation with Laxido Orange does not normally exceed 2 weeks, although this can be repeated if required. As for all laxatives, prolonged use is not usually recommended. Extended use may be necessary in the care of patients with severe chronic or resistant constipation, secondary to multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease, or induced by regular constipating medication in particular opioids and antimuscarinics.

Adults, adolescents and the elderly:

Take 1-3 sachets daily in divided doses, according to individual response. For extended use, the dose can be adjusted down to 1 or 2 sachets daily.

Children below 12 years old: Not recommended.

Faecal Impaction:

A course of treatment for faecal impaction with Laxido Orange does not normally exceed 3 days.

Adults, adolescents and the elderly:

Take 8 sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within a 6 hour period.

Children below 12 years old: Not recommended.

Patients with impaired cardiovascular function: For the treatment of faecal impaction the dose should be divided so that no more than 2 sachets are taken in any one hour.

Patients with renal insufficiency: No dosage change is necessary for the treatment of constipation or faecal impaction.

Method of administration

Each sachet should be dissolved in 125ml water. For use in faecal impaction, 8 sachets may be dissolved in 1 litre of water.

Warnings

Laxido Orange is contraindicated in intestinal obstruction or perforation caused by functional or structural disorder of the gut wall, ileus and in patients with severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract.

The absorption of other medicinal products could transiently be reduced due to an increase in gastro-intestinal transit rate induced by Laxido Orange

Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after two weeks or if they get worse during treatment with this medicine.