What is Lecicarbon and when is it used?

Lecicarbon is a carbon dioxide-based laxative. Lecicarbon suppositories eliminate constipation by supplying carbon dioxide that is slowly evolved from the suppositories after insertion. The carbon dioxide reflex activates the peristalsis and usually triggers the emptying reflex in the rectum within 15-20 minutes.

Lecicarbon is used in the short term for constipation.

When should Lecicarbon not be used?

In the case of intestinal obstruction (ileus), inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and extended ones Colon diseases (e.g. megacolon) this preparation must not be used. Patients with diseases in the anal and rectal area (e.g. haemorrhoids, fissures) should not use Lecicarbon

When is caution required when using Lecicarbon?

If you have had problems with bowel movements for a long time, you should consult your doctor.

Lecicarbon contains soy lecithin, which can rarely cause allergic reactions. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases, if you
• have allergies or
• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself)!

Can Lecicarbon be used while pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you should only use Lecicarbon after Use consultation with the doctor.

How do you use Lecicarbon?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, take a suppository about 30 minutes before you want to empty your body as deep as possible in the intestine. Moistening the suppository with water makes it easier to insert and accelerates the effect, especially in the elderly. An occasional urge to defecate immediately after insertion should be restrained to prevent the suppository from being expelled again before it has had its full effect. If there is no success after 30 minutes in particularly stubborn cases of constipation, a second suppository can be safely inserted. To prevent children from squeezing out the suppository, it is advisable to gently press both buttocks together for a while after insertion.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. or with your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Lecicarbon have?

Lecicarbon can lead to allergic reactions (contains soy lecithin) and local «burning» immediately after use. If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Lecicarbon children's suppositories are intended for children from the age of 12 months.

The drug may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

The suppositories should be protected from moisture.

Keep the medicine at room temperature (15 to 25°C) and out of the reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Lecicarbon contain?

1 suppository contains

Active ingredients

Excipients

Adeps solidus , lecithinum ex soja, silica colloidalis anhydrica

Approval number

21'109 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Lecicarbon? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Lecicarbon packs are available for adults with 10 and 100 suppositories and for children with 10 suppositories.

Authorization holder

athenstaedt AG, Ingenbohl, address: CH-6440 Brunnen

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in August 2009.