NORGALAX Rectal gel Ref.[27673] Active ingredients: Docusate

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2015  Publisher: Essential Pharma, 7 Egham Business Village, Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RB, United Kingdom

4.1. Therapeutic indications

For the symptomatic treatment of constipation whenever an enema is required and for the preparation of the colon and rectum for endoscopic examination.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Adults: use one micro-enema. If required, a second micro-enema may be used on the same or the next day.

Children: not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Norgalax is to be administered rectally. Remove the protective cap and insert the applicator in to the rectum, squeezing gently until the tube is empty. A drop of the gel maybe used as a lubricant if required.

4.9. Overdose

Overdose will lead to excessive purgation which should be treated symptomatically.

6.3. Shelf life

3 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

A polyethylene tube with fixed applicator and a cap closure, containing 10g of gel in pack sizes of 6 and 100 tubes.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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