Description
A medical device with laxative action, indicated for the symptomatic treatment of constipation.
It promotes peristalsis, helping to achieve adequate bowel evacuation, thus counteracting constipation and preventing the formation of fecal impactions.
It also facilitates the elimination of intestinal gases, reducing the feeling of bloating and abdominal distension.
Macrogol is an inert, water-soluble, high-molecular-weight polymer that can bind to the water used for consumption, retaining it in the faeces. It rehydrates and softens the faecal mass and facilitates its evacuation. It accelerates intestinal transit by promoting peristalsis. It is not absorbed or metabolised in the gastrointestinal tract and does not lead to fluid-electrolyte imbalances if taken with the indicated amount of liquid.
Simethicone is a substance that can decrease the surface tension of gas bubbles present in the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating their expulsion.

How to use
Use the measuring spoon provided in the package to dose the powder: fill it level and unpressed, then remove any excess product with the blade of a knife.

Children aged between 6 months and 12 years (adults/children ≤43 kg)
- from 6-10 kg: 1 level scoop per day;
- from 10-15 kg: 1-2 level scoops per day;
- from 16-20 kg: 2-3 level scoops per day;
- from 21-43 kg: 3-4 level scoops per day.
The dose should be increased or decreased, depending on the individual response to treatment, to allow for regular evacuation of soft stools.
The maximum dose required does not normally exceed 4 scoops per day.
Dissolve the powder in water or other liquid (50 ml for each scoop) and take immediately. It is advisable to administer the product in the morning if 1 scoop per day is to be taken. For larger doses, divide the intake between morning and evening.

Adults and children over 12 years of age (>43 kg)
- from 2 to 10 level scoops per day.
The dose should be increased or decreased, depending on the individual response to treatment, to allow for regular evacuation of soft stools.
The maximum dose required does not normally exceed 10 scoops per day.
Dissolve the powder in water or other liquid (50 ml for each scoop) and take immediately. It is advisable to administer the product in the morning if the minimum dose (2 scoops per day) is to be taken. For larger doses, divide the intake between morning and evening.

Components
Macrogol, silicon dioxide, simethicone, sucralose.

Gluten-free.

Warnings
It is advisable to use the product in paediatric age after consulting a doctor. Administration to children must be carried out under the direct supervision of an adult.
Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Do not use after the expiry date indicated on the package.
Do not use if the package is open or damaged.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
Keep the product or the resulting solution out of the reach of children.
If no improvement is noticed after 7 days of treatment, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
The product may reduce the residence time in the intestine and therefore the absorption of oral medications. It is therefore advisable to consult your doctor if you are taking oral medications at the same time, which in any case should be administered at least 2 hours apart.
In case of undesired reactions, even if different from those listed, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor. Some gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal pain, flatulence, abdominal bloating, nausea and faecal incontinence) may occur. Diarrhoea is a secondary effect of taking excessive doses of Dicopeg esse and can be avoided by decreasing the dose. Cases of hypersensitivity reactions (skin rash) have rarely been reported following the use of products containing macrogol. In this case, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.
Do not take Dicopeg esse in case of known hypersensitivity to macrogol or other components, perforation, intestinal obstruction or stenosis, paralytic ileus, severe inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and toxic megacolon.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in cases of acute or unknown abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, rectal bleeding of unknown origin and in cases of severe dehydration.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.
The indicated expiry date refers to the product correctly stored in an intact package.
Validity of unopened packaging: 36 months.
Validity after opening: 3 months.

Format
300 g jar