Laxopic 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium picosulfate
Company Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Laxopic 5 mg oral solution

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
  • Quick tips

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