Ezyfast 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sodium picosulfate
Company Albion laboratories limited
Also available as
Ezyfast 10 mg tablet

Title

Ezyfast 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution

Categories

  • Laxative
  • Stimulant Laxative
  • Pharmacology

Indications

  • Constipation of any etiology
  • Relief from prolonged & recurrent constipation
  • Bowel clearance before surgery, childbirth or radiological investigations

DosageAndAdministration

  • 10 mg tablet dose:
    • Adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 mg per day
    • Children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 mg per day
  • Oral Solution (5 mg/5 ml) dose:
    • Adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 ml or one to two teaspoonful per day
    • Children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 ml or half to one teaspoonful per day
    • Children from One month to 4 years of age: 0.25 ml/kg body weight per day
  • Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose:
    • Adults and children over 10 years of age: 0.67-1.33 ml per day
    • Children aged 4-10 years: 0.33-0.67 ml per day

Interaction

Concomitant use of diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids may increase risk of electrolyte imbalance. Concurrent administration of antibiotics may reduce the laxative action.

Contraindications

  • Ileus or intestinal obstruction
  • Severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions
  • Acute inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Severe dehydration
  • Hypersensitivity to Sodium Picosulfate or any other component of the product

SideEffects

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Dizziness
  • Syncope
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain and cramps
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

PregnancyAndLactation

Avoid use during the first trimester. No reports of undesirable effects during pregnancy.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

Prolonged excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance. 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.

OverdoseEffects

Chronic overdose may cause chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypokalemia, secondary hyperaldosteronism, and renal calculi.

TherapeuticClass

Stimulant Laxative

StorageConditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C18H15NNa2O9S2
  • ChemicalStructureImage: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-1480-sodium-picosulfate-chemical-structure-VXribBHk7yHHQxt7umhH.svg

CommonQuestions

  • WhatIsEzyfastSolution: Belongs to the class of laxatives.
  • UsesOfEzyfastSolution: Treatment of constipation.
  • ImprovementInCondition: Take till the time you see improvement.
  • FrequencyOfUse: Should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
  • StomachInstructions: Should be taken at bed-time as it requires 6-8 hours to show effect.
  • StorageAndDisposalInstructions: Keep in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Keep unreachable to children and pets.
  • SafetyForPregnantWomen: Not prescribed unless necessary.
  • SafetyForBreastfeedingWomen: Not suggested unless necessary.
  • HabitFormingNature: No reported cases of addiction.
  • MissedDoseInstructions: Take as soon as remembered. Do not double the dose.

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