GLAUBERSALZ

Glauber's salt Caelo HV pack

Important notes (mandatory information)

GLAUBERSALZ. Active ingredient: sodium sulfate decahydrate.

Indications

For short-term use in case of constipation (obstipation); for bowel evacuation before diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

GLAUBERSALZ
Sodium sulfate decahydrate

Composition

100 g Caelo GLAUBERSALZ

Sodium sulfate decahydrate 100 g as crystalline powder

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Saline laxative.

Dosage form and type of application

Powder for oral solution after dissolving in water.

Indications

For short-term use in case of constipation (obstipation). For bowel evacuation before diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

Contraindications

Sodium sulfate decahydrate must not be used in case of intestinal obstruction. It should not be used in case of high blood pressure, heart failure, inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases and disorders of the water and electrolyte balance.

Pregnancy and lactation

Sodium sulfate decahydrate should not be used during pregnancy, as it can increase the existing tendency to form water retention (edema). No harmful effects of sodium sulfate decahydrate during breastfeeding are known.

Dosage and type of application

Unless otherwise prescribed, adults drink 2 to 4 teaspoons (10 to 20 g) of sodium sulfate decahydrate dissolved in approx. 250 ml of water. For rapid bowel evacuation, 1 to 2 tablespoons (20 to 30 g) of sodium sulfate decahydrate dissolved in approx. 500 ml of water are drunk. Children over 6 years of age receive half the dose.

Duration of application

Sodium sulfate decahydrate should only be used for a short period of time. Long-term use leads to increased intestinal sluggishness.

Overdose

In case of overdose of sodium sulfate decahydrate, water can be withdrawn with electrolyte disturbances. The therapy should be based on the symptoms.

Note

Do not store above 25°C. Keep medicines out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date.

Interactions with other agents

The sensitivity to cardiac glycosides can be increased due to increased potassium losses. Potassium loss can be increased when taken together with diuretics.

Side effects

When using very high doses or chronic use of sodium sulfate decahydrate, increased sodium content in the blood, water retention and high blood pressure can occur. As with other laxatives, prolonged use can lead to increased loss of water, potassium and other salts. This can lead to disturbances of the heart function and to muscle weakness, especially when taken together with diuretics and adrenal corticosteroids. For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Note

If you notice any side effects, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects not listed on the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, Dept. of Pharmacovigilance, Kurt-Georg-Kiesinger-Allee 3, D-53175 Bonn, website: www.bfarm.de. By reporting side effects, you can help to provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Pharmaceutical company

Caesar & Loretz GmbH
Herderstraße 31
40721 Hilden

This package leaflet was last revised in August 2014.

Source: Information from the package leaflet
Status: 07/2016
Active ingredient: Sodium sulfate decahydrate. Indications: For short-term use in case of constipation (obstipation); for bowel evacuation before diagnostic and therapeutic measures.