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Sacrulose is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Constipation. Secondary and off-label uses of Sacrulose have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Sacrulose depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sacrulose can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sacrulose are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sacrulose is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sacrulose related warnings talks about Sacrulose's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sacrulose can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sacrulose in conditions like Galactosemia. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sacrulose are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Sacrulose have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sacrulose is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Sacrulose 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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Is the use of Sacrulose safe for pregnant women?
Sacrulose is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Sacrulose safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Sacrulose on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Sacrulose on the Kidneys?
Sacrulose is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Sacrulose on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Sacrulose on the liver.
What is the effect of Sacrulose on the Heart?
You can take Sacrulose without any fear of damage to the heart.
Sacrulose 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 Sacrulose unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sacrulose habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sacrulose has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Sacrulose since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sacrulose only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sacrulose cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sacrulose
Taking Sacrulose with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sacrulose
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sacrulose and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Sacrulose 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.
Chronic constipation is one of the very common gastrointestinal problems faced by the people suffering from diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to ease symptoms and facilitate defecation. The primary goal of treatment is to change lifestyle by incorporating physical activity, changing diet, eating more fiber, etc. to decrease constipation. The second line of treatment is to recommend an osmotic laxative and in that category, Sacrulose is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Sacrulose is safe to be used in diabetics.
Constipation: Sacrulose 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. Sacrulose pulls ammonia from the bloodstream and helps in discharging it via the stool, thus preventing brain damage.
Yes, Sacrulose 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.
Yes, one can have an allergic reaction to Sacrulose. In case you develop an allergic reaction, please stop using Sacrulose and talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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