ROALAX 800 mg /G Oral Solution/Suspension

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Cardiology – Diagnosis and treatment of:

  • High blood pressure, blood pressure fluctuations, and cardiovascular risk prevention.
  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, arrhythmias (tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations).
  • Leg swelling, chronic fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance.
  • EKG interpretation, lipid profile evaluation, cardiovascular risk assessment (heart attack, stroke).
  • Post-COVID-19 cardiac monitoring and care.
Endocrinology – Diabetes, thyroid, metabolism:
  • Diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes.
  • Individual treatment plans including oral medications and insulin therapy.
  • GLP-1 therapy– modern pharmacological treatment for weight management and diabetes control, including drug selection, monitoring, and safety follow-up.
  • Thyroid disorders – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid diseases (Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease).
  • Metabolic syndrome – obesity, lipid disorders, insulin resistance.
Gastroenterology – Digestive health:
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
  • Stomach and intestinal conditions: gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion.
  • Management of chronic digestive disorders and interpretation of tests (endoscopy, ultrasound, labs).
General internal medicine and preventive care:
  • Respiratory infections – cough, colds, bronchitis.
  • Lab test analysis, therapy adjustments, medication management.
  • Adult vaccinations – planning, contraindications assessment.
  • Cancer prevention – screening strategies and risk assessment.
  • Holistic approach – symptom relief, complication prevention, and quality of life improvement.
Dr Biriukova combines internal medicine with specialist insight, offering clear explanations, personalised treatment plans, and comprehensive care tailored to each patient.
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About the medicine

How to use ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea)

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Introduction
  2. What Roalax Tisana is and what it is used for
  3. What you need to know before you start taking Roalax Tisana
  4. How to take Roalax Tisana
  5. Possible side effects
  6. Storage of Roalax Tisana
  7. Contents of the pack and further information

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Roalax Tisana

Cassia angustifolia Vahl

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Follow exactly the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
  • If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this leaflet.
  • • You should consult your doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 4 days of treatment.

In this leaflet:

  1. What Roalax Tisana is and what it is used for
  2. What you need to know before you start taking Roalax Tisana
  3. How to take Roalax Tisana
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Roalax Tisana
  6. Contents of the pack and further information

1. What Roalax Tisana is and what it is used for

Roalax Tisana is a vegetable stimulant laxative.

It is indicated in adults and children over 12 years for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 4 days.

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2. What you need to know before you start taking Roalax Tisana

Do not take Roalax Tisana:

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances or to any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).

If you have ileus, appendicitis, chronic inflammatory intestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; in case of abdominal pain of unknown cause, as well as in cases of severe dehydration with loss of water and salt.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Roalax Tisana.

A intake of stimulant laxatives for a period longer than the brief application time may cause a worsening of constipation. This preparation should only be used when no therapeutic effect has been achieved with a change in dietary habits or with bulk-forming laxative preparations.

Children

Children under 12 years cannot take Roalax Tisana.

Use of Roalax Tisana with other medicines:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medicine.

Prolonged use of laxatives can cause a decrease in potassium levels, which can increase the action of other medicines administered for the heart (antiarrhythmics, diuretics, corticosteroids, and/or licorice root).

The action of this medicine on intestinal transit may modify the levels of other medicines taken orally at the same time.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.

Due to insufficient toxicological investigations, Roalax Tisana cannot be ingested by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Important for women:

If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. The use of medicines during pregnancy can be hazardous to the embryo or fetus and should be monitored by your doctor.

Use in elderly patients:

Due to your age and depending on your physical condition, you may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine and if you consider that any of the side effects you are experiencing is serious or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this leaflet.

When using this medicine in incontinent patients, greater care should be taken when changing diapers to avoid contact with feces.

Driving and using machines:

No special precautions are necessary.

3. How to take Roalax Tisana

Follow exactly the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this leaflet or as indicated by your doctor.

In case of doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Roalax Tisanais a medicine that is taken orally.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents over 12 years: Once a day, take ½ to 1 measuring spoon of Roalax Tisana. The correct individual dose is the minimum required to achieve an evacuation.

The measuring spoon is 5 ml (which corresponds to 1.3 g of product) and has a mark indicating half its capacity (2.5 ml).

The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives, i.e., 1 measuring spoon (1.3 g of powder) of Roalax Tisana.

Mode of use:

Pour boiling water into a glass or cup ½ to 1 measuring spoon of Roalax Tisana.

The medicine usually takes 8 to 12 hours to produce its laxative action, so it is recommended to take it once at night, so that the effect occurs in the morning.

Duration of treatment:

Stimulant laxatives should not be taken without medical indication for a long period (more than 6 days).

Generally, it is sufficient to take the medicine 2 or 3 times a week to achieve the desired effect.

If after 4 days of treatment, defecation has not occurred, the treatment should be suspended immediately and your doctor consulted.

If you think the action of Roalax Tisanais too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more Roalax Tisana than you should:

Taking much higher doses than recommended may cause intestinal cramps and severe diarrhea with consequent loss of water and salt, as well as possible gastrointestinal pain. However, the possibility of intoxication from consuming the tea is very low.

If you have taken more Roalax Tisanathan you should, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken.

If you forget to take Roalax Tisana:

Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose, but continue with the intake as indicated by your doctor or as described in the leaflet.

If you have any other doubts about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Roalax Tisana can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Occasionally, abdominal pain and spasms, bloating (presence of gas in the abdomen), nausea, mucous stools, and/or diarrhea, skin rashes, allergic reactions may occur. The urine may turn yellow-red-brown, although this has no clinical significance. All these symptoms disappear when treatment is stopped.

If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this leaflet.

5. Storage of Roalax Tisana

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

No special storage conditions are required.

Do not use Roalax Tisana after the expiration date stated on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Expiration after opening the package: 6 months

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and further information

Composition of Bekunis Lax Tisana:

The active substance is:

1 measuring spoon (1.3 g) of Bekunis Lax Tisana contains 1.04 g of cut leaves of Cassia angustifolia Vahl, with a content of 30 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives expressed as sennoside B.

The other components are excipients: cut hibiscus flowers, cut peppermint leaves, cut licorice root.

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack:

Bekunis Lax Tisana is a tea that comes in 60 g packages.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer:

roha arzneimittel GmbH

Rockwinkeler Heerstraße 100

D-28355 Bremen, Germany

Phone: +49 421 2579-0

Fax: +49 421 2579-300

You can request more information about this medicine by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:

FAES FARMA, S.A.,

Máximo Aguirre, 14

48940 Leioa – Bizkaia - Spain

Date of the last revision of this leaflet: May 2012

Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es

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Anna Biriukova

Gastroenterology6 years of experience

Dr Anna Biriukova is an internal medicine doctor with clinical experience in cardiology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology. She provides online consultations for adults, offering expert medical support for heart health, hormonal balance, digestive issues, and general internal medicine.

Cardiology – Diagnosis and treatment of:

  • High blood pressure, blood pressure fluctuations, and cardiovascular risk prevention.
  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, arrhythmias (tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations).
  • Leg swelling, chronic fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance.
  • EKG interpretation, lipid profile evaluation, cardiovascular risk assessment (heart attack, stroke).
  • Post-COVID-19 cardiac monitoring and care.
Endocrinology – Diabetes, thyroid, metabolism:
  • Diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes.
  • Individual treatment plans including oral medications and insulin therapy.
  • GLP-1 therapy– modern pharmacological treatment for weight management and diabetes control, including drug selection, monitoring, and safety follow-up.
  • Thyroid disorders – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid diseases (Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease).
  • Metabolic syndrome – obesity, lipid disorders, insulin resistance.
Gastroenterology – Digestive health:
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
  • Stomach and intestinal conditions: gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion.
  • Management of chronic digestive disorders and interpretation of tests (endoscopy, ultrasound, labs).
General internal medicine and preventive care:
  • Respiratory infections – cough, colds, bronchitis.
  • Lab test analysis, therapy adjustments, medication management.
  • Adult vaccinations – planning, contraindications assessment.
  • Cancer prevention – screening strategies and risk assessment.
  • Holistic approach – symptom relief, complication prevention, and quality of life improvement.
Dr Biriukova combines internal medicine with specialist insight, offering clear explanations, personalised treatment plans, and comprehensive care tailored to each patient.
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  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
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  • 12+ years of clinical experience in university hospitals in Germany and Spain.
  • International education: Ukraine – Germany – Spain.
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  • Active participant in international medical conferences and research.

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Areas of medical care include:

  • Respiratory conditions: colds, flu, acute and chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate pneumonia, bronchial asthma.
  • ENT and eye conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis, infectious and allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Digestive issues: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), IBS, dyspepsia, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, functional bowel symptoms, intestinal infections.
  • Urological and infectious diseases: acute and recurrent cystitis, bladder and kidney infections, prevention of recurrent UTIs, asymptomatic bacteriuria.
  • Chronic conditions: hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, excess weight.
  • Neurological and general symptoms: headache, migraine, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced concentration, anxiety, asthenia.
  • Chronic pain support: back, neck, joint, and muscle pain, tension syndromes, pain associated with osteochondrosis and chronic conditions.

Additional care areas:

  • Preventive consultations and check-up planning.
  • Medical advice and follow-up consultations.
  • Test interpretation and diagnostic guidance.
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Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes is a licensed physician in Portugal with 17 years of experience in emergency medicine, family and general practice, and public health. He is the Director of Medical and Public Health Services at an international healthcare network and serves as an external consultant for the WHO and ECDC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea) does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

What is the active substance in ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea)?

The active ingredient in ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea) is senna glycosides. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

Who manufactures ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea)?

ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea) is manufactured by Roha Arzneimittel Gmbh. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

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How to buy ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea) in Spain?

Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.

You can buy ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea) in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or Valencia at any local pharmacy with a valid prescription.

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What are the alternatives to ROALAX TISANE (Herbal Tea)?

Other medicines with the same active substance (senna glycosides) include LAXANTE SALUD 7.5 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, CASTOR OIL REIG JOFRE 1g/ml ORAL LIQUID, BEKUNIS 5 mg GASTRO-RESISTANT TABLETS. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.

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