Herbal medicinal product

What is Valverde Constipation and when is it used?

Valverde Constipation contains the standardized extracts of senna and butterbur and dried figs.

By standardizing the active ingredients, a consistent quality of this herbal medicinal product for constipation is achieved.

In the recommended dosage, the extract of senna produces a soft, slippery stool. This effect is supported by the mucilage, fructose and fruit acid of the dried figs. The butterbur extract supports this effect thanks to its antispasmodic properties.

Valverde Constipation is therefore indicated for short-term use in the following conditions: occasional constipation of a general nature, constipation caused by a change in eating habits (e.g. when travelling) or bed rest.

What should be considered?

If you suffer from constipation, you should

• food rich in fiber (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread) and
• take plenty of fluids regularly and
• make sure you are physically active (sport)!

This medicinal product contains approx. 185 mg of usable carbohydrates per single dose (1 film-coated tablet).

When should Valverde constipation not be taken or only with caution?

In small children, with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. with existing, inflammatory bowel diseases, with intestinal obstruction Valverde constipation must not be used.

Laxatives should only be taken occasionally and for no longer than one to two weeks because of possible habituation.

With long-term use, higher than the recommended doses, diarrhea with loss of water and disturbances in the salt balance can occur, as well as damage to the intestinal mucosa. Long-term treatments belong under medical supervision. Children from 6-12 years of age may only take the preparation if prescribed by a doctor.

Very rare but sometimes serious liver damage has been observed in connection with a preparation containing a certain butterbur extract (CO₂ extract). However, a liver-damaging effect cannot be ruled out for the alcoholic butterbur extract used in Valverde constipation. In the case of existing liver damage, it is therefore generally not recommended to take medicines containing butterbur.

Unusual tiredness, weakness or loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss, yellowing of the conjunctivae of the eyes or skin, dark urine or discolored stools may indicate liver damage. Should such symptoms occur, Valverde constipation must be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted immediately.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you:

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

Can Valverde constipation be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Valverde constipation?

Adults and adolescents from 12 years take 1-2 film-coated tablets for constipation, children from 6 up to 12 years (unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor) 1 film-coated tablet in the evening before going to bed. The preparation must be taken with enough liquid (at least 1 glass of water). The onset of action occurs after approx. 8 hours.

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.

What side effects can Valverde constipation have?

The following side effects may occur when taking Valverde constipation:

On rare occasions, the supplement may cause bloating or abdominal cramps. If there is a liquid stool, the amount taken should be reduced.

Very rare but sometimes serious liver damage has been observed in connection with a preparation containing a certain butterbur extract (CO₂ extract). However, a liver-damaging effect cannot be ruled out for the alcoholic extract used in Valverde constipation either. See “When should Valverde constipation not be used or used with caution?”.

If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

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

Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in the original packaging.

Keep the medicine 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.

What does Valverde constipation contain?

1 film-coated tablet contains 370 mg of dried fig fruit powder (Ficus carica ), 60 mg of a standardized dry extract from senna fruits (Cassia senna) corresponding to 12 mg hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B (DEV 7-12:1, extractant ethanol 60% v/v), 40 mg a dry extract of butterbur roots (Petasites hybridus rhizoma) (DEV 7-14:1, extractant ethanol 90% m/m).

This preparation contains additional excipients.

Approval number

47620 (Swissmedic)

Where do you get Valverde constipation? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription, in blister packs of 20 film-coated tablets.

Authorization holder

Sidroga AG, 4310 Rheinfelden

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