Gastroenterology

In this area we have market leading pharmaceutical products, which are sold both as prescription and non-prescription products.

 

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Proibs^® (contains a plant extract called AVH200®)

is available in Sweden and is classified as food for special medical purposes and is used for dietary management
of irritable bowel syndrome.

 

Diarrhoea

Hidrasec^® (racecadotril)

is used for acute diarrhea in adults and children (older than three months). Available in Sweden, Finland and Denmark.

In Sweden, Dimor^® (loperamide) is the leading non-prescription formulation for treatment of occasional diarrhoea, as well as chronic diarrhoea.

 

Acid reflux

Gaviscon^® (alginate)

is a well-established, market leading brand for treatment of indigestion and heartburn. It holds a strong market position in all Nordic countries. Gaviscon is first choice medication for pregnant women.

 

Constipation

Laxido Apelsin (macrogol combination)

is available in Sweden. Laxido Apelsin is used for treatment of constipation and available as both prescription and non-prescription.

 

Laxido Junior (macrogol combination)

is available in Sweden and is used for treatment of constipation (children age 2-11).