Osmolax 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Lactulose
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc

Title

Osmolax 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Laxative
  • Constipation Treatment

Description

Osmolax is a hyperosmolar laxative used for the effective treatment of constipation. It is a non-absorbable disaccharide that draws water into the bowel, promotes soft stool, and accelerates bowel motion.

Attributes

  • Indications:
    • Chronic Constipation Treatment
    • Intestinal Flora Disturbances
    • Increased Blood Ammonia Levels
  • Pharmacology:
    • Synthetic Disaccharide
    • Metabolized by Saccharolytic Bacteria
    • Produces Low Molecular Weight Organic Acids
    • Lowers Colon pH
    • Promotes Water Retention by Osmotic Effect
    • Increases Peristaltic Activity
    • Minimally Absorbed
  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Adults Initial Dosage: 3-6 teaspoons daily
  • Interaction: No significant drug interactions
  • Contraindications:
    • Hypersensitivity to Galactose or Lactose
    • Galactose-Free Diet
    • Gastro-Cardial Symptom Complex
    • Suspected Intestinal Obstruction
  • Side Effects:
    • Flatulence
    • Cramps
    • Abdominal Discomfort
    • Diarrhea (Overdose)
  • Pregnancy & Lactation: US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • Precautions & Warnings:
    • Administered with Care to Patients Intolerant to Osmolax
    • Higher Dose for (Pre) Coma Hepaticum
  • Overdose Effects: Expected Symptoms are Diarrhea and Abdominal Cramps
  • Therapeutic Class: Osmotic Purgatives
  • Storage Conditions: Keep in a Dry Place Away from Light and Heat
  • Chemical Structure: Molecular Formula: C12H22O11

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