Evict Syrup

Evict Syrup is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation. This medicine is a synthetic sugar. After its administration, it gets broken down in the colon into mild acids that pull water from the body and release it into the colon.

Using its method of drawing water into the bowel, and making stools softer relieves the individuals concern of constipation. It takes at least 48 hours to produce its action. This medicine is also used as an adjunct in the prevention and treatment of portal-systemic encephalopathy (PSE).

Evict Syrup is also used to prevent or treat certain brain conditions that are caused by liver failure, which can lead to confusion, problems, tremors, behaviour changes, feeling irritable, loss of coordination, sleep problems and loss of consciousness.

You should not use Evict Syrup if you are on a special diet low in galactose. To make sure you can safely take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have other medical conditions, especially diabetes or if you need to have a colonoscopy. Possible side effects of this drug are bloating, gas, stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting.

Lactulose comes as liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day for treatment of constipation and three or four times a day for liver disease. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine should be taken at each dose.

• Constipation

• Allergy

• Galactosemia

• Diarrhoea

• Flatulence

• Abdominal Discomfort

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before using alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited data suggests that it does not cause any significant risk to the fetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Evict Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Laxan Solution

  J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Laxiwal Syrup

  Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Cadilose 10Gm Syrup

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Swiftolac Syrup

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• LOOZ 10GM SYRUP ORANGE

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Livoluk Kid Syrup

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Livoluk Syrup

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Livoluk Syrup

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Laxiwal Syrup

  Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Cadilose 10Gm Solution

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this syrup, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor before using this medication.

This syrup is taken orally to treat problems like constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. When used as a laxative, it helps in softening stools by breaking down in the colon and extracting water into the colon. This medication decreases ammonia in the blood by drawing it into the colon and removing it from the body.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Ketoconazole, Azithromycin, Aluminium Hydroxide, Oral neomycin, laxatives, and antacids.

• Interaction with Disease

  Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus. Monitor periodically for electrolyte imbalance when this medicine is used >6 months or in patients predisposed to electrolyte abnormalities (eg, elderly). Patients receiving this medicine and an oral anti-infective agent should be monitored for possible inadequate response to it.

• Interaction with Food

  Contraindicated in patients on galactose-restricted diet. It may be mixed with fruit juice, milk, water, or citrus-flavored carbonated beverages.

• Ques : What is Evict syrup?

  Ans : Evict Syrup is an effective medicine to treat chronic constipation. It is also used to prevent the effect of liver failure on the brain by removing certain toxic chemicals from the blood. It contains Lactulose as an active ingredient. This syrup works by increasing the pressure in the colon.

• Ques : What are the uses of Evict syrup?

  Ans : Evict is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like constipation and hepatic encephalopathy which is toxic effects of liver failure on the brain.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of evict syrup?

  Ans : These include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Evict syrup?

  Ans : Evict should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Evict Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This syrup takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Evict Syrup?

  Ans : Do not use this medication if you have the conditions such as Allergic reactions, Blockage in the bowel, Diabetes, Disaccharides deficiency, Galactosemia, Intestinal obstruction, Intolerance to certain sugars, and Unexplained stomach ache.

• Ques : Is Evict Syrup safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Evict Syrup be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Evict Syrup can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Gas, and Electrolyte imbalance due to diarrhea.

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