Laxopic 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Laxopic 5 mg/5 ml Solution
Categories
- Laxatives
- Stimulant Laxative
Description
Laxopic is a medication used to treat constipation of any etiology, provide relief from prolonged and recurrent constipation, and prepare for bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth, or radiological investigations.
Dosage Forms
- 10 mg tablet
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml)
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml)
Recommended Dosages
- 10 mg tablet: Adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 mg per day
- 10 mg tablet: Children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 mg per day
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml): Adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 ml per day
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml): Children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 ml per day
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml): Children from One month to 4 years of age: 0.25 ml/kg body weight per day
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml): Adults and children over 10 years of age: 0.67-1.33 ml per day
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml): Children aged 4-10 years: 0.33-0.67 ml per day
Pharmacological Action
- Stimulates nerve endings in the intestinal wall
- Promotes accumulation of water and electrolytes in the colonic lumen
- Results in colonic peristalsis
- Reduces transit time
- Softens the stool
- Stimulates defecation
- Increases rectal motility
Interaction
- Concurrent use of diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance
- Concurrent administration of antibiotics may reduce the laxative action of Laxopic
Contraindications
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction
- Severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions potentially associated with nausea and vomiting
- 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 and Lactation
- No reports of undesirable effects on pregnancy or the fetus
- Avoid use during the first trimester
- Active moiety of sodium Picosulfate and its glucuronides are not excreted into the milk of healthy lactating females
Precautions and Warnings
- Prolonged excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance and hypokalemia
- Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism
- To be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women, children, and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy
Overdose Effects
- Chronic overdose may cause chronic diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Hypokalemia
- Secondary hyperaldosteronism
- Renal calculi
- Renal tubular damage
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Muscle weakness
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C18H15NNa2O9S2
Common Questions
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