Descriptive sheet
SaniPeg
Symptomatic treatment of constipation, powder for oral solution.
How to use
SaniPeg 10 g:
Suitable for adults and children over 12 years of age.
- 1 to 4 sachets per day.
The dose should be increased or decreased, depending on individual response to treatment, to allow regular, soft stools. The maximum required dose does not normally exceed 4 sachets per day.
Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 125 ml of water or other liquid and take immediately.
It is recommended to take the product in the morning if you need to take one sachet per day. If you take multiple sachets, divide the dose between morning and evening. If you do not notice any improvement after 7 days of treatment, consult your doctor.
SaniPeg 4 g:
Suitable for children aged between 2 and 12 years.
- 2 to 4 years: 1-2 sachets per day;
- 5 to 11 years: 2-4 sachets per day.
The dose should be increased or decreased, depending on individual response to treatment, to allow regular, soft stools. The maximum required dose does not normally exceed 4 sachets per day.
Dissolve the contents of one sachet in 50 ml of water or other liquid and take immediately.
It is recommended to take the product in the morning if you need to take one sachet per day. If you take multiple sachets, divide the dose between morning and evening.
If normal bowel regularity is not restored after 7 days of treatment, consult your doctor.
Characteristics
CE medical device. Macrogol is an inert, high-molecular-weight, water-soluble polymer that binds to the water used for ingestion, retaining it in the stool. It rehydrates and softens the stool, facilitating evacuation. It accelerates intestinal transit by promoting peristalsis. It is not absorbed or metabolized in the gastrointestinal tract and does not cause fluid or electrolyte imbalances when taken with the indicated dose of liquid.
Warnings
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Administration in children must be carried out under the direct supervision of an adult.
Do not use if package is opened or damaged.
There is insufficient information regarding the use of SaniPeg during pregnancy or breastfeeding, therefore its use in these circumstances should only be done under medical supervision.
The product can reduce the residence time in the intestine and therefore the absorption of oral medicines.
It is therefore advisable to consult your doctor if you are taking oral medications at the same time, which must in any case be administered at least 2 hours apart.
In case of adverse reactions, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.
Contraindications
Do not take SaniPeg if you have:
- known hypersensitivity to one or more components.
- Intestinal perforation, obstruction or stenosis.
- Paralytic ileus.
- Severe inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, toxic megacolon).
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in cases of acute or unknown abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, rectal bleeding of unknown origin, and in cases of severe dehydration.
Some gastrointestinal disturbances (stomach ache, flatulence, bloating, nausea, and fecal incontinence) may occur. Diarrhea is a secondary effect of taking excessive doses of SANIPEG and can be avoided by reducing the dose.
Cases of hypersensitivity reactions (skin rash) have been reported rarely following the use of products containing macrogol.
If this occurs, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.
Conservation
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.
Do not use the product after the expiry date indicated on the package.
The expiry date refers to the product when stored correctly and in its intact packaging.
Shelf life in intact packaging: 36 months.
Components
One 4g sachet contains: macrogol 4g, sucralose.
One 10g sachet contains: macrogol 10g, sucralose.
Format
Pack of 20 sachets of 4 g and 10 g.