Con Stop is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Constipation. Secondary and off-label uses of Con Stop have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Con Stop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Con Stop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Con Stop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Con Stop is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Con Stop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Con Stop related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Galactosemia must refrain from the use of Con Stop since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Con Stop contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Con Stop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Con Stop is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Con Stop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Con Stop safe for pregnant women?
Con Stop is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Con Stop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Con Stop as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Con Stop on the Kidneys?
Con Stop is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Con Stop on the Liver?
Con Stop does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Con Stop on the Heart?
You can take Con Stop without any fear of damage to the heart.
Con Stop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Con Stop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Con Stop habit forming or addictive?
Con Stop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Con Stop since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Con Stop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Con Stop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Con Stop
It is safe to take Con Stop with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Con Stop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Con Stop with alcohol will be.
Yes, one can have an allergic reaction to Con Stop. In case you develop an allergic reaction, please stop using Con Stop and talk to your doctor immediately.
Con Stop is a disaccharide or a sugar which is a synthesized from fructose and galactose. It is used for the treatment of constipation majorly. In some cases, this drug is also given to treat liver diseases such as hepatic encephalopathy (decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver disease).
Self-medicating and then discontinuing Con Stop as per one's own will can have detrimental effects on one's health as there are chances of a relapse. It is thus recommended that one takes Con Stop as prescribed by the doctor and continues with the treatment as per the recommendations.
Con Stop is available in the form of liquid to be taken orally. For the management of constipation, it is usually, taken once a day and for the management of a liver disease, it is usually taken 3 to 4 times a day. It is important to take the quantity exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Taking higher or the lower dose may have an adverse effect, therefore, one should always be compliant with the prescription label or doctor's recommendation.
Chronic constipation is one of the very common gastrointestinal problems faced by the people suffering from diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to ease symptoms and facilitate defecation. The primary goal of treatment is to change lifestyle by incorporating physical activity, changing diet, eating more fiber, etc. to decrease constipation. The second line of treatment is to recommend an osmotic laxative and in that category, Con Stop is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Con Stop is safe to be used in diabetics.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 739
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 676