Laxate 3.5 gm/sachet (Effervescent Powder)

3.5 gm sachet: ৳ 7.00 (12's pack: ৳ 84.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ispaghula husk psyllium
Company Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Constipation
  • Raised levels of cholesterol
  • Hemorrhoids or piles
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Reduces blood glucose level
  • Easy bowel movement with smooth stool
  • Patients with anal fissures
  • Patients with colon cancer
  • Patients post anal & rectal surgery
  • Patients during pregnancy

Composition

  • 3.5 gm Psyllium husk as an active ingredient
  • Forms a thick gel when mixed with water

Description

  • Mild laxative
  • Contains 80% soluble fibre
  • Main chemical ingredient is mucilage
  • Useful in chronic constipation
  • Useful in piles or hemorrhoids
  • Useful in colon cancer
  • Soothing effects on gastric & intestinal mucosa
  • Effective in gastric irritation and ulceration
  • Lowers serum cholesterol levels (LDL)
  • Reduces blood glucose
  • Suitable for obese & diabetic patients

Dosage

  • Usual dose: 1 spoonful 1-3 times daily or as per doctor's advice
  • Adult dose: 1 spoonful with water 2 times daily or as per doctor's advice
  • Child dose: ½ to 1 spoonful with water
  • Additional glass of water recommended after intake

Administration

  • Take one spoonful with the provided spoon
  • Put the husk into an empty glass
  • Fill glass with water (150 ml or 2/3 of the glass) stir & drink immediately

Interaction

  • No significant interaction observed with other medicine

Contraindications

  • Patients with gastrointestinal tract obstruction or threatening obstruction of the bowel

Side Effects

  • Flatulence
  • Abdominal distension
  • Gastro-intestinal obstruction

Therapeutic Class

  • Bulk-forming laxatives
  • Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Keep out of reach of children

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