Ezygo5mg/5ml
Syrup
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ezygo. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ezygo is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there a... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ezygo 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 Ezygo alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Ezygo in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Ezygo in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Ezygo 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 p... View More
Uses of Ezygo
- Constipation
Side effects of Ezygo
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
How to use Ezygo
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. Ezygo may be taken with or... View More
How Ezygo works
Ezygo is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
What if you forget to take Ezygo?
If you miss a dose of Ezygo, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Together with Ezygo, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintai... View More
- Avoid taking a Ezygo for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement... View More
- Take Ezygo after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Ezygo 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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