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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.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Lecicarbon®athenstaedt AGLecicarbon 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.
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
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
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you should only use Lecicarbon after Use consultation with the doctor.
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.
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.
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.
The suppositories should be protected from moisture.
Keep the medicine at room temperature (15 to 25°C) and out of the reach of children.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
1 suppository contains
Adeps solidus , lecithinum ex soja, silica colloidalis anhydrica
21'109 (Swissmedic)
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.
athenstaedt AG, Ingenbohl, address: CH-6440 Brunnen
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in August 2009.