Laxan Benefits & Uses

Laxan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Laxan 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: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Laxan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Laxan is used -

Moderate

Decreased potassium level in blood
Metabolic acidosis

Mild

पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Belching

Laxan Related Warnings

Is the use of Laxan safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Laxan in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Laxan safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Laxan for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Laxan on the Kidneys?

Laxan does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Laxan on the Liver?

Laxan is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Laxan on the Heart?

Using Laxan does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Laxan with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Bisacodyl

Docusate

Olmesartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Amiodarone

Salbutamol

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Laxan Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Allergy
Galactosemia

Frequently asked Questions about Laxan

Is this Laxan habit forming or addictive?

Laxan does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Laxan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Laxan only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Laxan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Laxan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Laxan

You can take Laxan with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Laxan

Information about the interaction of Laxan and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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

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