Pecul Laxative
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Nectar BioPharma Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Sodium Picosulfate (5mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Diphenylmethane Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Stimulant laxatives/purgative |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 390 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Pecul Oral Solution?
If you miss a dose of Pecul Laxative, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Pecul Laxative Reviews
Pecul Laxative is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.
Pecul Laxative should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fiber in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking regular exercise.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine are nausea, vomiting, hypermagnesemia, dizziness, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.
How Pecul Laxative Works
Pecul Laxative is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
How to Use Pecul Laxative
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Pecul Laxative may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Pecul Laxative
- In Treatment of Constipation: Pecul Laxative is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine may take 6 to 12 hours to start working, therefore it is best to take it at bedtime. Take it as instructed even if it seems that it is not working as expected. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.
Uses of Pecul Laxative
- Treatment of Constipation
Pecul Laxative Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pecul Laxative.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pecul Laxative is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pecul Laxative in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pecul Laxative during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pecul Laxative in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pecul Laxative alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Quick Tips
- Together with Pecul Laxative, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a Pecul Laxative for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Pecul Laxative should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
- Take Pecul Laxative after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.