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Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -
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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 Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Sp Lax can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sp Lax, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Sp Lax does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
Sp Lax is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Sp Lax on the liver.
What is the effect of Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?
Using Sp Lax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10)
Taking Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sp Lax 10mg Tablet (10) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Sp Lax contains sodium picosulfate which is a stimulant laxative. It works by directly acting on the intestines which result in increased peristalsis movement. It also softens the stools by drawing water into the bowel from the intestinal lumen. In this way Sp Lax promotes the easier evacuation of the bowels which provides relief to the patient from constipation.
Yes, Sp Lax is a stool softener. It draws water into the bowel from the intestinal lumen which softens the stools and promotes its easier evacuation.
Yes, Sp Lax might be taken for fecal impaction. Scientific studies have found that Sp Lax is useful in fecal impaction when used along with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to consult with your doctor first before taking Sp Lax for fecal impaction by yourself.
No, Sp Lax is not a sulfa drug. It contains sodium picosulfate which is a stimulant laxative agent that is used to provide relief from chronic constipation.
No, Sp Lax is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
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