Laxitol Syrup 200ml, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Laxitol Syrup 200ml 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 Laxitol Syrup 200ml. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Laxitol Syrup 200ml include Abdominal distension, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Laxitol Syrup 200ml as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Laxitol Syrup 200ml go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Laxitol Syrup 200ml's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Laxitol Syrup 200ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Laxitol Syrup 200ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Laxitol Syrup 200ml have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Laxitol Syrup 200ml is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Laxitol Syrup 200ml is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Laxitol Syrup 200ml safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Laxitol on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Laxitol Syrup 200ml safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Laxitol.
What is the effect of Laxitol Syrup 200ml on the Kidneys?
Using Laxitol does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Laxitol Syrup 200ml on the Liver?
Using Laxitol does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Laxitol Syrup 200ml on the Heart?
Laxitol is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Laxitol Syrup 200ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laxitol Syrup 200ml habit forming or addictive?
Laxitol Syrup 200ml is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Laxitol Syrup 200ml
It is safe to take Laxitol Syrup 200ml with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laxitol Syrup 200ml
You may consume alcohol while taking Laxitol Syrup 200ml. But caution is still important.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 796-797