Melilax - possibly off-topic

Has anyone ever used this product (which is a mini-enema with an aloe vera/honey solution).

If so, howeffective is it - what are the side-effect risks? Is it in your view suitable for frequent use?

Hi squidgicunt,

I just tried it for the first time. It also has lavender in it - when you open the package that's what you smell.

I would say it is very effective - about as effective as a small dose of glycerin or a microlax. However the feeling is less irritant than with a microlax, and afterward your belly returns to normal quite quickly. This is also what it advertises on the package - due to its viscosity it protects the lining of the rectal wall. I only took one thought the dosage instructions allow for two at a time.

From the package (translating from Dutch now so might not be perfect): for treatment of constipation, also for people with irritated bowel syndrome, anal fissures or heamorroids. Also suitable for pregnant women.

It doesn't really say whether you can use it frequently, it just contains a warning that you should seek help for chronic constipation. The way the enema felt indicates to me that this wouldn't really be harmful but I really can't tell of course.

The bottles are smaller than I thought, I was quite surprised at that. There's a picture of someone's hand holding a unit on the internet, but that's apparently a relatively small hand. It's about as long as my index finger.

All in all I'm very pleased with this product and I'll use it instead of microlax from now.

Is this available in the UK squidgicunt?