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LECICARBON A SUPPOSITORY is a brand name for Sodium. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Short term treatment of constipation due to various causes (e.g. nutrition poor in fibres, lack of physical activity, as well as diseases requiring easy defaecation). Emptying the colon before diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in the rectum.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Posology Adults:
Unless otherwise directed, insert one suppository into the rectum when needed. If necessary, this can be repeated after 30 – 60 minutes.
Children:
Lecicarbon A should not be used in children. Lecicarbon A Suppository is safe to use for long periods and is not habit- forming. Method of administration Remove from the packaging by separating one suppository from the strip. Grasp the plastic tabs in both hands and pull apart.
Insert one suppository into the rectum. Insertion is made easier if the suppository is first dipped into water. Do not use oil or petroleum jelly as a lubricant. The onset of action is between 15 and 30 minutes.
Rarely Soya Lecithin has been known to cause allergic reactions. The insertion of the suppository can very occasionally cause a slight burning sensation, which quickly disappears. 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. uk/yellowcard
None known and not likely in view of the pharmacological properties.
This medicinal product must not be used in cases of ileus (intestinal obstruction), in case of all anal and rectal region diseases, that can lead to an excessive absorption of carbon dioxide, especially in children and infants, and in case of hypersensitivity against soy bean, pea nut or to one of the excipients of Lecicarbon A Suppository.
In the presence of toxic megacolon (pathological enlargement of the end of the large in- testine due to various causes) the product should only be used with explicit permission of the treating physician. This medicinal product contains (3-sn-Phosphatidyl)cholin (= Soybean oil, lecithines).
If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicinal product.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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