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Safolax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Constipation, Constipation. Other than this, Safolax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Safolax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Safolax also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset, Stomach cramps. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Safolax as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Safolax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Safolax's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Safolax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Safolax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea (Loose Motions), Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Safolax have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Safolax is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Safolax 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Safolax is used -
Moderate
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Safolax safe for pregnant women?
Safolax may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Safolax again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Safolax safe during breastfeeding?
Safolax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Safolax on the Kidneys?
Using Safolax does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Safolax on the Liver?
Safolax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Safolax on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Safolax for the heart.
Safolax 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 Safolax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Safolax habit forming or addictive?
Safolax does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Safolax
It is safe to take Safolax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Safolax
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Safolax with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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