RektAktiv, rectal, 100 mg 10 pcs

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Vegetative laxative.

ATX code: A06AX
Pharmacological properties: Triterpene saponin escine contained in horse chestnut extract, stimulates interreceptors of rectal mucosa, causing its peristalsis and rapid evacuation of feces. The effect occurs 5-15 minutes after application of the suppository. The urge to empty the bowels stops after the act of defecation.

The drug does not cause stretching of the walls of the rectum, strengthens and tones the smooth muscles of the organ. With a course of use, the drug restores the defecation reflex and normalizes the biorhythm of defecation.

Indications

Symptomatic treatment of constipation, including habitual and chronic constipation, hypotonic dyskinesia of the colon (for example, in bedridden and elderly patients).

Pharmacological effect

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Laxative of plant origin.

ATC code: A06AX
Pharmacological properties: Triterpene saponin escin, contained in horse chestnut extract, stimulates interoreceptors of the rectal mucosa, causing increased peristalsis and rapid evacuation of feces. The effect occurs 5-15 minutes after using the suppository. The urge to have a bowel movement stops after defecation.

The drug does not cause stretching of the walls of the rectum, strengthens and tones the smooth muscles of this organ. When used as a course, the drug restores the defecation reflex and normalizes the biorhythm of defecation.

Special instructions

If, while using the drug, symptoms persist without improvement for more than 2 weeks or worsen, you should consult a doctor.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery: The use of the drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, the work of a dispatcher and operator).

Active ingredient

Horse chestnut seeds extra.

Composition

Active component: Horse chestnut seed extract (Horse chestnut seed extract dry), containing 20% ​​of the amount of triterpene saponins in terms of escin 50 mg or 100 mg.
Excipient: Fatty acid glycerides (Witepsol H15, Solid fat Kernosol 35) 0.95 g or 0.90 g.

Pregnancy

The use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and child.
You should consult your doctor.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, intestinal obstruction, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs, acute hemorrhoids, acute proctitis and paraproctitis, spastic constipation, tumors and fissures of the rectum, severe dehydration, age under 18 years (due to insufficient clinical data).

Side Effects

In some cases, allergic reactions and a short-term burning sensation in the rectum are possible.
If you experience the side effects listed in the instructions or if they get worse, or if you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.

Interaction

There are no data on cases of interaction with other drugs.

Overdose

A symptom of an overdose is frequent loose stools. In this case, you should stop using the drug.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not higher than 25°C.
Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

2 years. Do not use after expiration date.

Manufacturer

Altfarm, Russia