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Chronic Constipation: A course of treatment for chronic constipation with Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Mineral Salts (SPOROGUT) does not normally exceed 2 weeks, although this can be repeated if required.
As for all laxatives, prolonged use is not usually recommended. Extended use may be necessary in the care of patients with severe chronic or resistant constipation, secondary to multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease, or induced by regular constipating medication in particular opioids and antimuscarinics.
Adults, adolescents, and the elderly: 1-3 sachets daily in divided doses, according to individual response. For extended use, the dose can be adjusted down to 1 or 2 sachets daily.
Children below 12 years old: Ask a doctor.
Faecal Impaction: A course of treatment for faecal impaction with Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Mineral Salts (SPOROGUT) does not normally exceed 3 days.
Adults, adolescents, and the elderly: 8 sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within a 6-hour period.
Children below 12 years old: Ask a doctor.
Patients with impaired cardiovascular function: For the treatment of faecal impaction the dose should be divided so that no more than two sachets are taken in any one hour.
Patients with renal insufficiency: No dosage change is necessary for treatment of either constipation or faecal impaction.
Direction for use: Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 mL of water to the glass. Stir well until all the powder has dissolved and solution is clear or slightly hazy, then drink it.
Method of administration: Each sachet should be dissolved in 125 mL water. For use in faecal impaction, 8 sachets may be dissolved in 1 litre of water.
What to do if the patient missed a dose: If the patient misses a dose, just take the next dose and the subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule, i.e., once a day. Do not double the dose unless recommended by a doctor.
