Freelife 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium picosulfate |
| Company | Rangs 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
- Activates by colonic bacteria
- Acts locally in the colon
- Stimulates nerve endings of 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 motility
- Causes a feeling of rectal fullness
Dosage & Administration
- For oral administration
- Recommended to be taken at night for evacuation the following morning
- Start with the lowest dose
- Dose may be adjusted up to the maximum recommended dose
- Maximum recommended daily dose should not be exceeded
- Adults and children over 10 years of age: 5-10 mg per day (tablet)
- Children aged 4-10 years: 2.5-5 mg per day (tablet)
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose for adults and children over 10 years: 0.67-1.33 ml per day
- Concentrated Oral Solution (7.5 mg/ml) dose for children aged 4-10 years: 0.33-0.67 ml per day
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 Freelife
Contraindications
- Ileus or intestinal obstruction
- Severe painful and/or feverish acute abdominal conditions
- 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 cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoid use during the first trimester
- No reported harmful effects during pregnancy or to the fetus
- Active moiety of Sodium Picosulfate and its glucuronides are not 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 breastfeeding 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
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
Common Questions about Freelife 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
- Belongs to the class of laxatives
- Used in the treatment of constipation
- To be taken till improvement in health conditions
- Should be taken at bed-time
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Not prescribed to pregnant or breastfeeding women unless necessary
- No reported cases of addiction
Quick Tips
- Take Freelife 5 mg/5 ml Solution with a fiber-rich diet
- Avoid prolonged use without prescription
- Take Freelife 5 mg/5 ml Solution after 2 hours from other medicines
- Preferably taken at bedtime for impact