Livax 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 140.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Lactulose
Company Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd

Title, Categories, and Description

  • Livax 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution
  • Pharmacology
  • Synthetic disaccharide laxative
  • Osmotic purgatives

Indications and Usage

  • Effective treatment for constipation
  • Used for chronic constipation
  • Treatment for intestinal flora disturbances
  • Reduces increased blood ammonia levels

Mode of Action

  • Metabolized in the colon by saccharolytic bacteria
  • Produces low molecular weight organic acids
  • Lowers the pH of colon contents
  • Promotes retention of water by an osmotic effect
  • Increases peristaltic activity

Dosage and Administration

  • Adult dosage: 3-6 tea-spoons daily for constipation
  • Children dosage: 3 tea-spoons daily for constipation
  • Infant dosage: 1-2 tea-spoons daily for constipation
  • Adult dosage: 1-2 tea-spoons daily for damaged intestinal flora
  • Children dosage: 1 tea-spoon daily for damaged intestinal flora

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to galactose or lactose
  • Galactose-free diet
  • Gastro-cardial symptom complex
  • Suspected intestinal obstruction

Side Effects

  • Occasional flatulence
  • Cramp and abdominal discomfort
  • Diarrhoea in case of overdose
  • Loss of electrolytes

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adverse effects reported

Precautions and Warnings

  • Administered with care in patients intolerant to Livax
  • Higher dose for (pre) coma hepaticum may be needed

Overdose Effects

  • Expected symptoms: diarrhoea and abdominal cramps

Therapeutic Class

  • Osmotic purgatives

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C12H22O11
  • Chemical Structure: [Image of Chemical Structure]

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Use for constipation and liver disease
  • Frequency of use
  • Time taken for treatment to work
  • Usage for infrequent bowel movements
  • Laxative effects
  • Side effects and recommended duration of use
  • Who should not be given Livax
  • Effects of overdose

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