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Swiftolac 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Swiftolac is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Swiftolac safe for pregnant women?
Swiftolac is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Swiftolac safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Swiftolac as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Swiftolac on the Kidneys?
Swiftolac is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Swiftolac on the Liver?
Swiftolac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Swiftolac on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Swiftolac for the heart.
Swiftolac 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 Swiftolac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Swiftolac habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Swiftolac is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Swiftolac since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Swiftolac is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Swiftolac is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Swiftolac
Taking Swiftolac with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Swiftolac
Information about the interaction of Swiftolac and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Self-medicating and then discontinuing Swiftolac as per one's own will can have detrimental effects on one's health as there are chances of a relapse. It is thus recommended that one takes Swiftolac as prescribed by the doctor and continues with the treatment as per the recommendations.
Yes, Swiftolac 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.
Swiftolac is available in the form of liquid to be taken orally. For the management of constipation, it is usually, taken once a day and for the management of a liver disease, it is usually taken 3 to 4 times a day. It is important to take the quantity exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Taking higher or the lower dose may have an adverse effect, therefore, one should always be compliant with the prescription label or doctor's recommendation.
Constipation: Swiftolac is non-digestible in human beings because of which, it passes as it is into the large intestine. The resident bacteria in the intestine act on it to convert it into lactic acid, acetic acid, and formic acid, drawing fluid into the stool and thus softening it. This makes it easier to pass the stool, and thus helps in relieving constipation.
Hepatic encephalopathy: In the event of liver failure, ammonia detoxification is difficult. If the level of ammonia in the bloodstream increases, it can reach the brain and damage it. Thus it is important to get rid of the excess ammonia. Swiftolac pulls ammonia from the bloodstream and helps in discharging it via the stool, thus preventing brain damage.
You might have to take Swiftolac 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 Swiftolac for as long as it is prescribed your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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