Production
PED:
- Paraffinum liquidum 1/3
- Emodella substitute 1/3
- Duphalac or Rudolac 1/3
Since Emodella is out of trade, a substitute solution is made with a rotten tree bark extract: Emodella substitute:
| Frangulae extractum liquidum (Hanseler). | 64.8 |
| Glycerol 85 % PhEur | 90.0 |
| Ethanolum 96 % non potabile PhEur | 83.4 |
| Natrii benzoas pulvis | 0.9 |
| Aqua purificata PhEur | 660.0 |
Measure in equal parts and mix with a hand blender for 5 minutes. The phases may separate later. Alternative: Elixir frangulae compositum Streuli.
Storage
The suspension must be stored protected from light, at +2°C to +8°C (in the refrigerator).
Effects
Laxative
Indication
For short-term use for constipation in bedridden patients. Less well suited for opioid-induced constipation.
Dosage
15 to 30 ml 1 to 2 times daily. Shake well before use (phase separation)!
Contraindications, interactions and adverse effects.
See under kerosene, lazy tree, and duphalac.
