What is Lansoyl and when should it be used?
Lansoyl is a flavored gel (raspberry flavor) primarily composed of paraffin oil. Its laxative effect is based on a mechanical principle (increasing slipperiness and softening the intestinal contents), which means that the intestinal mucosa is not irritated. It is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults.
What does Lansoyl contain?
1 g of Lansoyl oral gel contains:
Active ingredients:
782.3 mg of paraffin oil
Excipients:
Sucrose, citric acid monohydrate, gelatin, Ponceau 4R (E 124), raspberry flavor (contains ethanol and benzyl alcohol (E 1519)), and purified water.
Where can you obtain Lansoyl? What packaging is available on the market?
Available at pharmacies and drugstores without a prescription.
Glass container of 225 g of oral gel.
Holder of the authorization
Tentan AG, 4452 Itingen.
Suitable for / Notes
This is an authorized drug. Read the leaflet.
Further information on www.swissmedicinfo.ch
