Laispeg Information

Laispeg is a prescription drug, available for use as Granules. Laispeg also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Laispeg. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Laispeg are Abdominal distension, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Laispeg side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Laispeg are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Laispeg is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Laispeg's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Laispeg related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Laispeg have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Laispeg may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Laispeg is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Laispeg Benefits & Uses
Laispeg Dosage & How to Take
Laispeg Side Effects
Laispeg Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Laispeg with Other Drugs
Laispeg Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Laispeg
Laispeg Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Laispeg Benefits & Uses

Laispeg is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Laispeg Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 g Dosage Form: Granules Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 3.5 gm ispaghula and 10 gm lactitol in 15 gm granules
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 g Dosage Form: Granules Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 3.5 gm ispaghula and 10 gm lactitol in 15 gm granules

Laispeg Related Warnings

Is the use of Laispeg safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Laispeg safely.
Is the use of Laispeg safe during breastfeeding?

Laispeg does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Laispeg on the Kidneys?

Laispeg does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Laispeg on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Laispeg on the liver.
What is the effect of Laispeg on the Heart?

You can take Laispeg without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Laispeg with Other Drugs

Laispeg should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Digoxin

Laispeg Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Laispeg unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Allergy
Abdominal Pain
Nausea and Vomiting

Frequently asked Questions about Laispeg

Is this Laispeg habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Laispeg is addictive.

Laispeg Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Laispeg

Taking Laispeg with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laispeg

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Laispeg and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.