Pow. Laxate
Effervescent Powder · PO · 3.5gm / sachet · 3.5 gm
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Laxate
Ispaghula [Psyllium] Husk
— Medimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
3.5gm / sachet
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Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
Usual dose: 1 spoonful 1-3 times daily or as per doctor's advice.Adults and children over 12 years: 1 spoonful with water 2 times daily or as per doctor's advice.Children 6 to 12 years: ½ to 1 spoonful with water depending on age and size, in the morning and at bedtime or as per doctor's advice.Children below 6 years: Not recommended except as directed by the physician.An additional glass of water is helpful after taking this gel.
Administration: Take one spoonful with the provided spoon. Put this husk into an empty glass. Fill glass with water (150 ml or 2/3 of the glass) stir & drink immediately.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
Psyllium Husk is indicated in- Constipation Raised levels of cholesterol Hemorrhoids or piles Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Reduces blood glucose level Psyllium also provides easy bowel movement with smooth stool. So, it is desirable in patients with anal fissures, colon cancer, post anal & rectal surgery and during pregnancy.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal tract obstruction or threatening obstruction of the bowel.
No significant interaction has been observed with other medicine.
Common side effects are flatulence, abdominal distension, gastro-intestinal obstruction.