Laxogol (13.125 gm+350.7 mg+178.5 mg+46.6 mg)/25 ml (Oral Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Polyethylene glycol 3350 electrolytes
Company Acme laboratories ltd

Indications

  • Effective relief from constipation
  • Treatment of chronic constipation
  • Resolving fecal impaction

Composition

  • Polyethylene Glycol 3350: 13.125 gm
  • Sodium Chloride: 350.7 mg
  • Sodium Bicarbonate: 178.5 mg
  • Potassium Chloride: 46.6 mg

Pharmacology

  • Osmotic action in the gut
  • Increases stool volume
  • Triggers colon motility
  • Improved propulsive colonic transportation
  • Unabsorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

Dosage & Administration

  • 1 sachet daily for constipation
  • 8 sachets daily for fecal impaction
  • No dosage change for patients with renal insufficiency
  • Oral solution added to water for administration

Interaction

  • Transiently reduced absorption of other medicinal products
  • Possibility of decreased efficacy with some concomitantly administered medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Intestinal perforation or obstruction
  • Severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract
  • Toxic megacolon
  • Hypersensitivity to the active substances

Side Effects

  • Allergic reactions
  • Electrolyte disturbances
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Peripheral edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No anticipated effects during pregnancy
  • Can be used during pregnancy
  • No anticipated effects on the breastfed newborn/infant
  • Can be used during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients with impaired cardiovascular function
  • Symptoms indicating shifts of fluid/electrolytes
  • Prolonged use may lead to dependence

Overdose Effects

  • Severe pain or distention
  • Nasogastric aspiration for treatment
  • Correction of electrolyte disturbances for extensive fluid loss

Therapeutic Class

Osmotic purgatives

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Protected from light
  • Do not refrigerate

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