Emuliquen Simple emulsion oral 230 ml

What Emuliquen Simple is and what it is used for
Emuliquen Simple contains the active substance liquid paraffin. It belongs to a group of medicines called stool softeners. It acts as a laxative lubricating, softening and plasticizing the stool, thus facilitating bowel movement.

Emuliquen Simple is a medicine indicated for the symptomatic relief of occasional constipation in adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of age.

You should consult a doctor if no stool occurs after 72 hours after maximum daily administration or if it worsens or does not improve after 6 days.

How to take Emuliquen Simple
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The recommended dose is:

- Adults
15 ml or one large tablespoon per day (7,173.9 mg of liquid paraffin) administered before bedtime and, if necessary, repeat the dose in the morning 2 hours before or after breakfast.
Do not take more than 30 ml or two large tablespoons a day (14,347.8 mg of liquid paraffin).

- Use in children and adolescents
. Children from 6 to 12 years old: 5 ml or a small tablespoon per day (2,391.3 mg of liquid paraffin) administered before bedtime and, if necessary, repeat the dose in the morning 2 hours before or after breakfast.
Do not take more than 10 ml or two small tablespoons per day (4,782.6 mg of liquid paraffin) per day.
. Children under 6 years: Children under 6 years should not take this medicine.

Emuliquen Simple is taken orally.
It is normal to observe a slight separation of the aqueous phase of the emulsion, due to its specific character. Before opening, shake the container well to homogenize the content.
The dose to be administered must always be diluted with a brief agitation in a glass of water or other hot or cold liquid (milk, juices, etc.).
Do not take this medication in a lying position.
During treatment, you need to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses (about 240 ml each) of fluid daily to help produce loose stools and to protect you from dehydration.
Full laxative action is achieved from the third day after starting treatment.
Gradually decrease the dose as the desired effect is obtained.
If symptoms worsen, if no stool occurs after 72 hours after maximum daily administration, or if symptoms persist after 6 days of treatment, you should see a doctor.

If you take more Emuliquen Simple than you should
Taking more Emuliquen Simple than recommended may lead to elimination of liquid paraffin with faeces, diarrhea with loss of electrolytes (decrease in certain salts in the blood), cramps, cramps and muscle weakness.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist or call the Toxicology Information Service phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take Emuliquen Simple
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

LEAFLET