Laxat (Guj) Benefits & Uses

Laxat (Guj) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Laxat (Guj) 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

Laxat (Guj) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Laxat (Guj) is used -

Moderate

Decreased potassium level in blood
Metabolic acidosis

Mild

पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Belching

Laxat (Guj) Related Warnings

Is the use of Laxat (Guj) safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Laxat (Guj) in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Laxat (Guj) safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Laxat (Guj) on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Laxat (Guj) on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Laxat (Guj) on the Liver?

Laxat (Guj) does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Laxat (Guj) on the Heart?

Laxat (Guj) is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Laxat (Guj) with Other Drugs

Laxat (Guj) 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

Laxat (Guj) Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Allergy
Galactosemia

Frequently asked Questions about Laxat (Guj)

Is this Laxat (Guj) habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Laxat (Guj) is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Laxat (Guj) since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Laxat (Guj) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Laxat (Guj) for mental disorders.

No

Laxat (Guj) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Laxat (Guj)

Taking Laxat (Guj) with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Laxat (Guj)

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Laxat (Guj) with alcohol will be.

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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