Sorbex capsules 250 mg 20 pcs.

• active ingredient: activated charcoal;
• 1 capsule contains 0.25 g of activated charcoal;
• excipients: gelatin, black iron oxide (E 172), diamond black (E 151).

Individual hypersensitivity to the sorbent. Ulcerative and erosive lesions of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute stage, gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction.

Nausea, vomiting and hypersensitivity reactions are possible. Prolonged use may be accompanied by intestinal dysfunction (diarrhea, constipation), which are easily eliminated by stopping the drug and prescribing symptomatic therapy. Prolonged use (more than 15 days) may be accompanied by malabsorption and cause a deficiency of vitamins, hormones, fats, proteins in the body, which requires appropriate medical or nutritional correction.

If you experience any side effects not listed in the instructions for use, immediately inform your doctor!

For flatulence and dyspepsia, adults should take 1-3 capsules 3-4 times a day.

For poisoning and intoxication, adults should take 2-6 capsules 3 times a day.

Children aged 7 and over should take 1-3 capsules 3-4 times a day.

The drug should be used 1.5 – 2 hours before or after meals or taking medications, with water.

The course of treatment for acute conditions is up to 3-5 days, for chronic diseases caused by endogenous intoxications – up to 10-15 days.

Women taking contraceptives are recommended to use other contraceptives during treatment with SORBEX.

Taking the drug and food at the same time reduces the adsorption activity of the drug, so SORBEX is taken 1-1.5 hours before or after eating.

Long-term use (more than 15 days) may be accompanied by malabsorption and cause a deficiency of vitamins, hormones, fats, and proteins in the body, which requires appropriate medical or nutritional correction.

After taking the drug SORBEX, the stool turns black.

In the presence of hypovitaminosis, which may be accompanied by prolonged use of activated charcoal, multivitamins should be prescribed.

The capsules of the drug SORBEX contain diamond black dye (E 151), which may cause allergic reactions.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

There is no data on the negative effects of the drug SORBEX during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Children

It is not advisable for children under 7 years of age to use the drug in this dosage form.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

SORBEX is not contraindicated when driving or operating other machinery.

Significantly exceeding the maximum single doses may lead to side effects: nausea, vomiting, constipation.

Having adsorbing properties, activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of drugs taken simultaneously with it. Therefore, with concomitant pharmacotherapy, SORBEX is taken 1-1.5 hours before or after taking other drugs.

Provided that the method of administration is followed, the drug can be used in complex therapy with other medications.

Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Store separately from substances and materials that emit gases and vapors.

Keep out of reach of children.