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Laxium 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.
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Is the use of Laxium safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Laxium without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Laxium safe during breastfeeding?
Laxium has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Laxium on the Kidneys?
Laxium does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Laxium on the Liver?
Using Laxium does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Laxium on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Laxium for the heart.
Laxium 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 Laxium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laxium habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Laxium.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Laxium does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Laxium should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Laxium cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Laxium
It is safe to take Laxium with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laxium
Information about the interaction of Laxium and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
You might have to take Laxium for as long as constipation or hepatic encephalopathy lasts. For constipation, your doctor might prescribe it for a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, your doctor might prescribe it for several months. It is extremely important that you take Laxium for as long as it is prescribed your doctor.
Yes, it is safe to take Laxium for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor, provided you take the exact prescribed amount. However, in some people, Laxium may cause some side effects like nausea, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps. If any of these side effects occur, one must speak to the doctor immediately.
No, it is not recommended that you use Laxium with other laxatives as this might lead to diarrhea and hence, severe dehydration. It is also recommended that you talk to your doctor before taking any other laxative.
Older people frequently suffer from constipation. The osmotic laxatives like Laxium find a place in their therapy, however, some of the side effects associated with these agents are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and flatulence. These side effects are present because Laxium is converted to carboxylic acids like acetic acid, lactic acid and formic acid by the intestinal bacteria. Further, the patients may also develop a disliking to the sweet taste of the Laxium.
Yes, Laxium can be used in children. Constipation is one of the highly prevalent problems in childhood. In children above 6 months of age, dietary modifications are recommended for the prevention and management of constipation, however, if there is no respite, osmotic laxatives such as lactulose have been found to be effective.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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