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What is Midro Tea and when is it used?

Midro Tea is a herbal laxative treatment of occasional constipation (e.g. when changing diet, changing location or bed rest).

What should be considered?

In order to educate your intestines to function normally, the following tips can be helpful:

1. Eat right: Eat a low-calorie, high-fiber mixed diet (e.g. vegetables, salads, wholemeal bread, etc.) with regular meals with sufficient fluid intake.
2. As much exercise as possible (especially when working sedentarily).
3. No suppression of the urge to defecate.

When should Midro Tea not be used or only with caution?

For everyone Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. inflammation, bleeding, constrictions in the gastrointestinal system, intestinal obstruction, suspected appendicitis) or hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or the excipients, Midro Tee must not be taken.

Laxatives should only be taken occasionally and for no longer than 1-2 weeks because of possible habituation. Chronic use/abuse or use of higher than recommended doses can result in diarrhea with dehydration and salt imbalance (especially potassium depletion). Special caution is therefore required in patients who are also taking certain water-propagating medicines (diuretics), medicines containing liquorice root, corticosteroids, certain antihistamines (such as terfenadine), medicines for heart muscle weakness (cardiac glycosides such as digoxin) and certain medicines for heart rhythm disorders (antiarrhythmics).

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!). Long-term treatments belong under medical supervision.

Can Midro Tea be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, Midro Tea may only be taken after consulting a doctor.

How do you use Midro Tea?

Adults and adolescents from the age of 12:

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, Chew ½ to a maximum of 1½ level measuring spoons or ¼ to 1 sachet (max. 1.5 g) preferably before going to bed and swallow with water (onset of effect after approx. 8 hours). Start with ½ scoop or ¼ sachet of Midro Tea.

Reduce or increase the dosage as individually as you need it for defecation. The maximum daily intake must not be more than 30 mg hydroxyanthracene derivatives (calculated as sennoside B). This corresponds to approx. 1½ measuring spoons or 1 bag content.

Stick to the dosage provided in the package insert or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

The use and safety of Midro Tee in children under 12 years of age has not been systematically tested. For children under 12 only on medical prescription.

What side effects can Midro Tea have?

The following side effects can occur when taking or using Midro Tea: In rare cases, Midro Tea can cause flatulence or abdominal cramps.

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

What else needs to be considered?

Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.

Protect from heat and moisture and store at room temperature (15-25°C).

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

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

What does Midro Tea contain?

Sennae folium 75% corresp. hydroxyanthracenae 2.7%, malvae flos 1%, calcatrippae flos 1%, menthae piperitae 7%, carvi fructus 10%, liquiritae radix 6%.

Approval number

10567 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Midro Tea? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription:

15× 1.5g.

In pharmacies only against a doctor's prescription:

80g packs.

Hospital pack of 1,000 g.

Authorization holder

Midro AG, 4125 Riehen.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in May 2006.