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CARBALAX is a brand name for Sodium Bicarbonate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Chronic simple constipation. Constipation due to prolonged bed-rest or to drugs. Bowel evacuation before childbirth, surgery, sigmoidoscopy, radiological examination and post-operatively. To avoid discomfort associated with straining. To regularise bowel movement and keep stools to normal consistency in local anal…
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults and the Elderly:
Administer one suppository 30 minutes before evacuation is required.
Children under 12:
Not recommended.
Side effects are unlikely. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product.
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The suppository should be moistened with water, not lubricated with oil before insertion.
Conditions where any bowel medication for the relief of constipation is contra- indicated.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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