Ezyfast 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (6 x 5: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Constipation of any etiology
- Relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation
- Bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth or radiological investigations.
Pharmacology
- Triarylmethane group derivative stimulant laxative
- Activated by colonic bacteria
- Stimulates nerve endings of the intestinal wall
- Results in colonic peristalsis with promotion of water and electrolyte accumulation
- Stimulation of defecation
- Reduction of transit time and softening of the stool
- Stimulation of the rectum causes increased motility and feeling of rectal fullness
Dosage & Administration
- For oral administration
- Recommended to be taken at night to produce evacuation the following morning
- Start with the lowest dose and adjust up to the maximum recommended dose
- Maximum recommended daily dose should not be exceeded
- 10 mg tablet dose for adults and children over 10 years of age
- 10 mg tablet dose for children aged 4-10 years
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose for adults and children over 10 years of age
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose for children aged 4-10 years
- Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose for children from one month to 4 years of age
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose for adults and children over 10 years of age
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose for children aged 4-10 years
Interaction
Concomitant use of diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance if excessive doses are taken. Concurrent administration of antibiotics may reduce the laxative action of Ezyfast.
Contraindications
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction
- Severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions (e.g. appendicitis) potentially associated with nausea and vomiting
- Acute inflammatory bowel diseases
- Severe dehydration
- Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate or any other component of the product
Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Dizziness
- Syncope
- Vasovagal response
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No reports of undesirable or damaging effects during pregnancy or to the foetus attributable to the use of this product
- Avoid use during the first trimester
- Neither the active moiety of sodium Picosulfate (BHPM or bis-(p hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane) nor its glucuronides are excreted into the milk of healthy lactating females
Precautions & 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 diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Hypokalemia
- Secondary hyperaldosteronism
- Renal calculi
- Renal tubular damage
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Muscle weakness secondary to hypokalemia
- Chronic laxative abuse
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
Common Questions about Ezyfast 10 mg Tablet
- Belongs to the class of laxatives
- Used in the treatment of constipation
- Take till improvement in health conditions
- Dosage as prescribed by the doctor
- Take at bed-time as it requires 6-8 hours to show effect
- Storage in a cool dry place and in its original packaging
- Not prescribed to pregnant women unless necessary
- Not suggested for breastfeeding women unless necessary
- No case of addiction has been reported yet
Quick Tips
- Take with a fiber-rich diet
- Avoid taking for more than 1 week without doctor's prescription
- Take after 2 hours from other medicines
- Preferably taken at bedtime for impact