Laxopic5mg/5ml
Syrup
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Laxopic. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Laxopic is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Laxopic is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Laxopic alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and rea... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Laxopic in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Laxopic in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Laxopic is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and... View More
Uses of Laxopic
- Constipation
Side effects of Laxopic
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
How to use Laxopic
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Laxopic may be taken with ... View More
How Laxopic works
Laxopic is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
What if you forget to take Laxopic?
If you miss a dose of Laxopic, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Together with Laxopic, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maint... View More
- Avoid taking a Laxopic for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel moveme... View More
- Take Laxopic after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Laxopic should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Indication
Constipation, Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Constipation Adult: 5-10 mg as a single dose, usually at bedtime. Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures Adult: 10 mg, w/ Mg citr... View More
Child Dose
Oral Constipation Child: 1 mth to <4 yr 0.25 mg/kg. Max: 5 mg; 4-10 yr 2.5-5 mg; >10 yr 5-10 mg. Doses are usually given at night. Bowel evacuation... View More
Contraindication
Acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe dehydration, ileus or intestinal obstruction, severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions (e.g. ... View More
Mode of Action
Sodium picosulfate is a locally acting laxative which has a dual action of stimulating the mucosa of both the large intestine causing colonic peristalsi... View More
Precaution
Childn. Pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effect
Abdominal discomfort (e.g. abdominal pain and cramps), diarrhoea. Rarely, allergic reactions (e.g. skin reactions, angioedema).
Interaction
Increased risk of electrolyte imbalance w/ diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids. Increased sensitivity to cardiac glycosides resulting from electrolyte i... View More
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