Sorbitol STELLA 5 g

OTC

Indications:

The symptomatic treatment for dyspeptic disorders and constipation.

Dosage:

• Symptomatic treatment of dyspeptic disorders: Adult: 1 – 3 sachets daily in adult, before meals or during dyspeptic trouble.
• Treatment of constipation: Adult: 1 sachet at fasting in the morning. Children: Half of the adult dose.

Usage:

Only use the drug with osmotic laxative with single dose and not frequently. Sorbitol STELLA 5 g is orally taken. Dissolve 1 sachet in ½ glass water, 10 minutes before meals.

• Known hypersensitive to any of the active substances or excipients.
• Organic inflammatory enteropathies, ulcerative rectocolitis, Crohn’s disease and occlusive or sub-occlusive syndrome.
• Undiagnosed abdominal painful syndrome.
• Patients with genetic fructose intolerance (rare metabolic disease).

Possibility of diarrhea and abdominal pains, especially in patients with irritable colon or with abdominal bloating. Discontinue using the drug if have any adverse reaction.

• Prolonged use of a laxative is not recommended.
• Treatment of constipation with sorbitol is only an adjuvant to hygiene-dietetic treatment.
• Do not administer in case of biliary tract obstruction.
• In patients with irritable colon, avoid the administration of sorbitol while fasting and reduce the dosage.
• Avoid using during pregnancy and lactation.
• Patients should be aware of how they react to drug before driving or operating machinery.