Laxopic 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Constipation of any etiology
- Relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation
- Bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth or radiological investigations
Pharmacology
- Stimulant laxative
- Activation by colonic bacteria
- Local action in the colon
- Stimulation of nerve endings
- Promotion of water and electrolyte accumulation
- Stimulation of defecation
- Reduction of transit time
- Softening of stool
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Recommended dosages for different age groups
- Evacuation the following morning
- Adjustable dose
- Maximum recommended daily dose
Interaction
- Increased risk with diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids
- Reduced action with concurrent antibiotics administration
Contraindications
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction
- Severe acute abdominal conditions
- Acute inflammatory bowel diseases
- Severe dehydration
- Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate
Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Dizziness
- Syncope
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use during pregnancy
- Avoid use in first trimester
- No excretion into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Harmful for alcoholism sufferers
- Considerations for pregnant or breast-feeding women, children, and high-risk groups
Overdose Effects
- Chronic diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Hypokalemia
- Renal tubular damage
Therapeutic Class
Stimulant Laxative
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15NNa2O9S2
- Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-1480-sodium-picosulfate-chemical-structure-VXribBHk7yHHQxt7umhH.svg
Common Questions about Laxopic 10 mg Tablet
- Class of laxatives
- Uses in the treatment of constipation
- Duration of use for improvement
- Frequency of use
- Timing of intake
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Safety for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Addiction status
- Missed dose instructions
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