Laxitol Syrup

This syrup is a synthetic disaccharide. It is like a lactulose-like glucose molecule which contains galactose and sorbitol. This syrup is used for the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

The dosage for this syrup should be determined by your doctor based on your medical history, age, response to theory and current condition. However, the usual recommended dosage in adults is about 15-30 ml per day. The medication should be taken with meals. If no adverse reactions show then the dosage may be increased to 60 ml per day. Consult your doctor before making any changes to dosage.

Seek the advice of your doctor if your reactions become severe and do not show any signs of getting better. On using this syrup you may experience side effects such as

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dyspepsia
• Loss of potassium
• Muscle cramps
• Headache
• Flatulence

• Constipation

• Lower Abdominal Pain

• Bleeding

• Hypersensitivity

• Intestinal Obstruction

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Dyspepsia

• Muscle Cramps

• Headache

• Flatulence

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

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

• Does this affect kidney function?

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

• Does this affect liver function?

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

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is suggested to take the missed dose should be taken as soon as your remember

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Doctor consultation is necessary if an overdose is suspected.

This syrup is a sugar alcohol which can also be used as a laxative for treating constipation. When taken orally, it gets broken down in the colon to short-chain organic acids resulting in osmotic pressure increase leading to watery stool content and volume.

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 syrup interacts with Thiazide diuretics and Broad-spectrum antibiotics.