Fortex – Elaxa Pico x20 caps

Fortex Elaxa Pico is a food supplement, a locally acting laxative that stimulates intestinal peristalsis and softens stools. The active substance in the formula of Elaxa Pico of Fortex is sodium picosulfate monohydrate. As a laxative that exerts its therapeutic effect on the colon, Elaska Pico stimulates in a specific way the natural process of emptying the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, Elaxa pico has no effect on digestion and does not lead to the accumulation of calories or other nutrients in the small intestine. It is recommended for use in patients with constipation (difficulty passing stools). It can also be used in preparation for diagnostic procedures, before and after surgery and in conditions that require facilitation of bowel movements.

Ingredients:

Active substance: sodium picosulphate monohydrate 5.19 mg, equivalent to 5 mg sodium picosulphate.
Excipients: lactose, maize starch, pregelatinised maize starch, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica.

Dosage:

Adults: 1-2 tablets (5-10 mg sodium picosulfate) daily. Start with 1 tablet. The dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 2 tablets.

Use in children and adolescents

Children over 10 years: 1-2 tablets (5-10 mg sodium picosulfate) daily. Start with 1 tablet. The dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 2 tablets.

Children aged 4 to 10 years: 1 tablet (5 mg sodium picosulphate) daily.

Use in preparation for diagnostic procedures and before surgery

In preparation for diagnostic procedures, in pre- and postoperative treatment and in conditions where facilitation of defecation is required, the use of ELAXA pico should be carried out under medical supervision.

How to use:

It should be taken in the evening with enough water to induce defecation the next morning. The effect usually appears after 6-12 hours.