DOSAGE
- Adult : By mouth
- Constipation Up to 45 mL/day. Max duration: 1 wk.
- Rectal As enema: Usual: 120 mL/day, may range from 60-150 mL/day.
- Dry eye Apply at night when needed.
- Topical Hydrate and soften skin Apply when needed, esp after bath.
PRECAUTIONS
- Should not be used in patients with the following conditions:
- Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting is present; children <3 yr.
- Caution for use in patients with difficulty swallowing or impaired neurodevelopment. Avoid prolonged use as a laxative or faecal softener. Contact lens should not be worn at the same time (interval of at least 30 min). Ocular preparations should be applied at least 5 min after any other ocular medication.
SIDE EFFECTS
Anal irritation (excessive dose) and seepage. Foreign-body granulomatous reactions; vasospasm; lipoid pneumonia; interference with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. When applied in the eyes, may cause temporary visual disturbance.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Taking multiple drugs may affect how medications work and/or cause unwanted side effects. List down all the medications you are taking and inform your physician and pharmacist. Do not take, discontinue, or alter any dose of medications without prior approval of your physician.
Products that may interact with this medication include:
- fat-soluble vitamins
STORAGE
Ophthalmic:
Store <25°C. After opening ocular preparation, discard after 28 days.
Topical/Cutaneous:
For creams and ointments: store <25°C.
